Previs Animator

4 Months ago • 3 Years + • Animation

About the job

Job Description

Previs Animator needed for film and television. Must have strong animation skills, camera knowledge, and proficiency in Maya. Experience with motion capture is a plus.
Must have:
  • Previs Animation
  • Maya Proficiency
  • Camera Movement
  • Motion Capture
Good to have:
  • Unreal Engine
  • Nuke Experience
  • Photoshop Skills
  • Modeling & Rigging
Perks:
  • Medical Benefits
  • Variable Pay

Job Posting Title:

Previs Animator

Req ID:

10095082

Job Description:

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

Industrial Light & Magic is looking for a Previs Animator to join our outstanding team. Previs Animators work closely with the Previs Supervisor and VFX Supervisor to craft and build shots and sequences ensuring the Director and Clients vision are met through dynamic camera movement, animation, composition, staging, lighting and editing.

We're looking for artists who love problem solving and get satisfaction from collaborating with other previs artists as one creative unit!

What You'll Do

SHOT & SEQUENCE DESIGN: Deep understanding of shot flow and sequence design. Sensitivity to real world camera techniques.

ANIMATION: Proficient at keyframe animation of humans, creatures, vehicles. Experience with motion capture implementation and manipulation.

LOOK DEVELOPMENT: Capable of generating previs level effects. Basic understanding of lighting and shader techniques.

  • Comfortable receiving feedback and iterating at a fast pace
  • Troubleshoot assets and shots, continually looking for and suggesting improvements to increase overall efficiency and productivity
  • Maintains or exceeds consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work
  • Capable of switching between quality levels of anim from rough blocking & staging to higher polish if and when necessary
  • Comfortable communicating and collaborating with other departments across ILM
  • Take initiative to acquire new skills and think outside of the box

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, computer visualization, or computer animation required.
  • 3+ years of demonstrated ability in visual effects and/or feature animation film
  • Proficiency with Linux and Maya
  • Advanced problem solving skills
  • Experience in previs and or animation for live action film, television, or photo-realistic video game cinematics
  • Strong sense of composition, animation, camera movement and cinematic terminology
  • A reel demonstrating proficiency in photo-realistic shot design and animation. Reels should preferably exhibit raw previs instead of final film renders, so we can best assess your skills.
  • Basic knowledge of Unreal, Nuke, and Photoshop.
  • Experience in modeling, rigging, texturing and lighting

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$84,100 to C$107,700 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Vancouver

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Vancouver

Primary Job Posting Category:

Animation

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-07-08
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About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

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