Rough Layout Artist (Senior) (DNEG ANIM)

10 Months ago • 6 Years + • 3D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Experienced Rough Layout Artist with strong camera and cinematography knowledge, proficient in Maya, and a good team player.
Must have:
  • Maya Proficiency
  • Camera Composition
  • Cinematographic Principles
  • Previs/Layout Experience
Good to have:
  • Modeling Skills
  • Basic Texturing
  • FX Experience
  • Lighting Knowledge
Perks:
  • Award-Winning Studio
  • Global Opportunities

Job Details

Description

Position at DNEG

Job Description
 
A Rough Layout Artist’s job is to translate 2D storyboards into 3D production. In doing so, setting a blueprint for the downstream departments whilst creating the cinematography of the film.  You will create 3D sequences of shots through cameras, character staging and blocking that help tell the story and push the emotional impact of a scene.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
  • Establish character blocking and animate cameras whilst creating pleasing compositions of shots.
  • Responsible for quality checking your shots ensuring that you are using the latest assets and shot setups; maintaining a consistent look across shots within the sequences you are working on.
  • Responsible for managing your time across shots to complete  tasks in the set time to ensure sequences can be delivered on schedule, and to inform the supervisor if there are any problems preventing this from happening.
  • Responsible for seeking regular feedback on your sequences, interpreting written and verbal notes and turning these around in the time required.
  • Set up rough lighting for sequences/shots.
  • May need to model and texture rough temporary assets when necessary.
  • Keep your working scenes organised and structured correctly to pass to downstream departments.
  • Communicate with your Lead or Supervisor on any issues that may arise or any cheats that may be needed.


Required Experience
 
  • 6+ years of experience in Previs and/or Layout in feature films.
  • Strong knowledge of camera composition and cinematographic principles.
  • Some skills in modelling, basic texturing, FX, lighting, and editing may be required from time to time.
  • Thorough knowledge of Maya.
 
About You
 
  • Good communication and organisational skills.
  • Creative problem solver and good attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, whilst maintaining high quality results.
  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as alone.


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).

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About The Company

DNEG is a world-leading visual entertainment services company for the creation of feature film, television, and multiplatform content, with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

 

DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company seven Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA, Primetime EMMY® Awards and VES Awards for its high-quality VFX work. 


Visit www.dneg.com for DNEG’s current and upcoming projects on behalf of Hollywood and global studio and production company.

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