Layout Artist
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 12/23/2014 1:02:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Layout Artist
Walt Disney Animation Studios has been combining the best in artistry and storytelling with cutting-edge technology to create stories and films with timeless appeal. A central component of Disney's storytelling process is the work done in Layout. Layout transforms a film's art, storyboards, and assets into the shots that audiences around the world will see on the big screen. Layout Artists stage and block the cameras and characters in virtual environments through a combination of skills both artistic and technical.
Walt Disney Animation Studios is seeking Layout Artists to join its studio in Burbank, CA.
Responsibilities:
• Executing the staging, blocking and camera work that makes up the foundation of a successful shot and sequence of shots throughout a film
• Producing work (shots) in a fast-paced CG environment using Maya, Linux, and a suite of proprietary software
• Working well with and as part of a team and across departments to produce world-class Layout work that is highly consumable in our production's pipeline
Requirements:
• A good working knowledge of the principles of cinematic staging, blocking, and camera work
• A good working knowledge of Maya and Linux is essential
• Good camera animation skills
• Good working knowledge of the posing/animation of CG character
• Must be able to work iteratively in a fluid and fast-paced environment, take direction easily, and be willing to participate as a member of a highly collaborative team
• Experience with lighting
• Must be open to working and showing work from rough to finished layouts
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with EFX is a plus
Application Materials:
• A reel of your recent / past Layout work that shows one or more sequences of shots in continuity. This is essential. Please include rough layout versions of your work.
• A resume that details your recent / past work history
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.