Studio: Animal Logic
Job Opening: Rough Layout Artist – Netflix Animated Feature Film
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Establish the cinematic staging and camera positioning as directed by the Layout Supervisor or Director
- Work closely with the Layout Supervisor to implement a lensing style and camera language which is in alignment with the director’s vision for the film and it’s narrative
- Incorporate posed and rough animated elements, that will guide framing and story, to a high standard
- Interpret storyboards and recreate them into a 3D world; provide solutions and new ideas to creative briefs, pushing creative boundaries
- Clearly understand the creative requirements of a sequence and deliver these creative goals in a timely manner and to a high standard
- Contribute creative feedback when required and be willing to assist junior team members
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the processes of the adjoining departments (e.g. Animation, Assembly) in relation to
- Animal Logic’s pipeline and communicate with these departments as needed
- Establish the settings of the camera, including set dressing, by utilizing department tools and workflows
- Adhere to deadlines and anticipate, communicate and troubleshoot technical issues with Production
- Become proficient with the department’s proprietary tools and provide feedback; understand the department pipeline including all assets and tools, and their purpose
- Provide technical setups of shots to downstream departments
- Help provide solutions to creative briefs through existing tools & processes
- Assist junior team members with technical challenges
- Keep abreast of relevant and related emerging techniques and technologies
Qualifications & Skills:
- 3+ years’ experience in feature animation, VFX and/or animated television with a focus in Layout
- Proficiency demonstrated through past project work and/or reel
- Working knowledge and understanding of 3D software packages used in digital film production, in particular Maya
- Ability to produce camera work using knowledge and understanding of cinematography, composition and layout/previs techniques, such as staging and framing rules
- Previous experience in camera animation and scene set-up, utilizing traditional camera techniques and the principles of translating storyboards to 3D
- Ability to edit, ensuring continuity over a sequence of shots and the film
- Excellent visual communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas utilizing 3D or 2D mediums, including but not limited to drawing
- Proven ability to deliver high quality shots within production deadlines
- Recognised post-secondary qualification in animation, film or related field preferable
- A demonstrated passion for Layout, picture cinematography, cinematographic history, staging and directing
- Enthusiasm, positivity, initiative and talent, coupled with an understanding for taking direction
- Have an “eye” for picture composition and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a flexible approach with an openness to new workflows and tool sets
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to receive and apply feedback, sharing knowledge as needed
- Strong written and verbal English language skills
- Ability to work solo as well as collaboratively within a team environment
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, visit https://boards.greenhouse.io/animallogic/jobs/3371705