Senior Layout Artist

This is a Full Time Job

As a Senior Layout Artist, you will generate the previz of the film in accordance with the established storytelling guidelines to show how the characters and environments appear on camera.

Responsibilities
• Constructs shots in 3D space to provide a visual run-through of the sets.
• Communicates the story based on the storyboards and gives a cinematic aspect to the scenes.
• Aids in the rough layout of the scenes following the storyboards to show how the characters and environments appear on camera.
• Utilizes storyboard animatics to create 3D scenes through character blocking and acting.
• Applies the visuals provided by character design and modeling to create the rough layout of the scenes.
• Keeps up on current artistic methodologies and on technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment.
• Breaks down the scenes correctly and manages their own work.
• Works together with the team providing support, guidance and instruction in areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth.
• Follows the Supervisor's and Lead's guidance.

Requirements
• 5 years in VFX or animation industries.
• 3 years in the animation industry.
• Strong artistic or/and technical aptitude related to 3D animation is a must.
• Knows how to use elements to stage camera blocking.
• Knowledge of photography and storytelling.
• Experience in Maya.
• Experience with non-linear editing tools such as Premiere, Hiero, DaVinci resolve...
• Unreal Engine experience is a plus.
• Linux experience is a plus.
• High English level desirable.
• Spanish desirable.

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