Final Layout Artist (DNEG ANIM)

Description

DNEG Animation is a world-class studio that creates high-end animated feature films and episodic content for audiences all over the world. We’re growing our global crews to help deliver an exciting slate of major new projects. Join a team where the only house style is quality and work alongside some of the best talent in the business to help bring iconic characters and unique worlds to life. From complex graphic novel adaptations to beautifully-stylized films, each project is driven by the team's passion for the craft of animation and every role plays a huge part in the success of our shows. Feel inspired? Apply now to be part of the DNEG Animation team and come work with us on shows like ‘The Garfield Movie’, ‘Entergalactic’ and ‘Nimona’!

DNEG Feature Animation has been growing in recent years, bringing in talent from around the globe to work on our shows. We aim to compete with the best in the business and will rely on our Final Layout Artists to take camera shots from Rough Layout to final set dressing.     

Final Layout Artists will be responsible for placing the animated characters in the scenes, set dressing of shots, adjusting camera moves and ensuring continuity between the scenes. Final Layout Artists will also create simple models and prop animation.        

Must Have     

• Full knowledge of Maya.
• Familiarity with pipeline issues.
• Demonstrable a strong emphasis on visual storytelling, including composition and staging.
• Generalist ability

Nice to Have      

• Knowledge of cameras and lenses
• Showreel featuring feature animation work

About You     

• Good communication and organisational skills
• Storytellers
• Technically adept
• Team oriented
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Able to take direction

About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).