Layout Environment TD

5 Months ago • 3 Years +

Environment Art

Job Description

The Layout Environment TD role involves determining the position of the CG camera and blocking CG characters for VFX shots, as well as creating the CG environment from assets. This includes considering shot framing, composition, camera angles, camera movement, and lighting requirements. The role requires strong technical, communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to match photographic references. The candidate must have experience building procedural environments. Responsibilities include working with Maya, understanding camera lenses, and a solid understanding of matchmove concepts. Knowledge of Nuke, Katana, and scripting abilities in Python are a plus.

Good To Have:

Knowledge of Nuke, Katana
Scripting abilities in Python

Must Have:

Generalist Maya skills with camera, modeling, animation, and rendering
Production experience with procedural environment building
Comprehension of photographic composition and understanding of camera lenses
Ability to match photographic reference of an environment
Strong technical, communication, and organizational skills
A solid understanding of matchmove concepts

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We are seeking expressions of interest for Layout Environment TDs to join our Vancouver Hub!

Layout artists determine the position of the CG camera and 'block' CG characters for shots of a VFX sequence, in addition to creating the CG environment from assets provided by Models. Layout artists consider a shot's framing, composition, camera angle, camera path and movement, and the lighting requirements of each scene.

The specific job requirements are:

Generalist Maya skills with camera, modelling, animation and rendering
Production experience with procedural environment building
Comprehension of photographic composition and understanding of camera lenses
Ability to match photographic reference of an environment (natural or architectural) with a minimum of assets
Strong technical, communication and organizational skills
A solid understanding of matchmove concepts
Knowledge of Nuke, Katana, and scripting abilities in Python a plus
At least 3 years layout experience in Visual Effects on feature films

This role will be performed onsite at Wētā’s Vancouver Hub. Ideally you would already be based in / or be available to relocate to Vancouver and be eligible to work; and available to start work within the next couple of months.

At Wētā FX we celebrate our diversity and believe in creating an environment where all our crew feel welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated. We define ourselves by the quality of our work, and we’re striving to build a workplace experience that’s second to none. Here at Wētā FX we value open minds and encourage our crew to be themselves.

Rate expectations for this position: $43-53 CAD Per Hour.

We aim to provide a discrimination-free experience, beginning from the moment you apply for a role with us. If there is anything we can do to make the recruitment process easier, please let us know at recruitment@wetafx.co.nz.

If this sounds like you – we would love to hear from you!

Location: Vancouver, Canada

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