Previs/Layout Artist

This is a brilliant opportunity for a creative Previs/Layout Artist to join our studio in Sheffield, UK. The role involves creating high-quality staging, blocking, and camera work to form the foundation of successful shots and sequences across various styles and projects. It is a full-time position for a candidate who is responsible, meets deadlines, and is passionate about their work.

Must Have

• Create basic, proxy assets for 3D previs.
• Translate script breakdown into 3D previs.
• Translate storyboards and animatics into 3D previs.
• Perform staging, blocking, and camera work in 3D layout.
• Refine cameras at the animation stage as needed.
• Maintain consistent quality, style, and continuity.
• Excellent knowledge of Autodesk Maya.
• Accomplished examples of previs and layout.
• Good sense of timing, rhythm, and storytelling.
• Strong critical reasoning and emotional awareness within storytelling.
• In-depth understanding of cinematography and composition.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate.
• Experience and understanding of real-world cameras.
• Experience working with Maya Trax and blending animation clip data.

Good to Have

• Experience directing productions.
• Experience with Maya camera sequencer.

The Role

We have a brilliant opportunity for a creative Previs/Layout Artist to join our studio based in Sheffield, UK.

Your priorities will include creating high-quality staging, blocking, and camera work that makes the foundation of a successful shot and/or sequence of shots across a variety of styles and projects.

The role is full-time, and we are looking for a candidate who can take on responsibility, stick to deadlines, and have a passion for creating their best work every day.

Responsibilities

• The creation of basic, proxy assets for 3D previs.
• Translation of script breakdown into 3D previs.
• Translation of storyboards and animatics into 3D previs.
• Staging, blocking, and camera work in 3D layout.
• Finessing cameras at the animation stage, where required.
• Maintaining consistent quality, style, and continuity, both visually and technically, throughout the project.

Skills & Requirements

Required

• Excellent knowledge of Autodesk Maya.
• Accomplished examples of previs and layout.
• A good sense of timing, rhythm, and, most importantly, storytelling.
• Strong critical reasoning and emotional awareness within storytelling.
• An in-depth understanding of cinematography, with a keen eye for composition.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work interactively with production and other departments to solve challenges.
• Experience and understanding of real-world cameras.
• A strong understanding of cinematography, with a keen eye for composition.
• Experience working with Maya Trax and blending animation clip data.
• Proven experience of working within a production team for at least 3 years.

Desirable

• Experience directing productions.
• Experience with Maya camera sequencer.

How to apply

Please apply through our online application form by clicking the link below. To be considered, you must include a cover letter outlining how you meet the required skills, a CV, and a link to your portfolio.

If we decide to move forward with your application, a Lunar Animation Studios representative will contact you directly to discuss the next stage in the process.