VFX Layout Artist
Job Summary
Job Description
- Maya experience
- Nuke experience
- Houdini experience
- Cinematic language
- Camera Sequencer
- PRman knowledge
- Modeling skills
- Rigging skills
Job Details
About the job
The VFX Layout Artist supports the VFX Layout team and is responsible for managing and maintaining all CG elements that make up a shot in VFX. This role will be responsible for translating 2D storyboards and animatics into accurate 3D camera and object layouts, ensuring seamless integration with on-set footage, and establishing the foundation for the VFX pipeline.
Job Functions
- Model and texture proxy assets (separate from Asset team) needed for set layout.
- Create, populate and dress CG set environments using published assets.
- Maintain environment continuity throughout a shot sequence and maintain parity with practical sets created on stage during production.
- Layout and create rough blocking for animated characters and props.
- Animate cameras for CG shots.
- Perform test renders as required to verify Layout work.
- Assemble and prep scene files for downstream tasks including animation and FX.
- Assist in the design and implementation of the Layout production pipeline through specifying and testing tools for the Layout Department.Perform shot and sequence layout tasks.
- Work with existing Previz, Matchmove, and Stage plates to execute PostViz comps using Maya and Nuke.
- 3+ years as a Layout Artist on animated feature films, television animation, CG VFX or equivalent layout experience.
- Experience using Maya, Nuke, and Houdini.
- Understanding of cinematic language, composition, editorial timing, camera motion, and lensing.
- Experience in layout camera and cinematography as it applies to story, character, visual composition, asset modeling, rigging, texturing, lighting and compositing to achieve the final visual and structural result.
- Experience in layout camera and cinematography as it applies to story, character, visual composition, asset modeling, rigging, texturing, lighting and compositing to achieve the final visual and structural result.
- Technical background working with large-scale animation production pipelines and processes.
- Previous experience with artists and technical personnel, working in conjunction with Production Management.
- Ability to perform modeling, rigging and texturing functions, a plus.
- Familiarity with Maya Camera Sequencer tool, a plus.
- Working knowledge of PRman or similar rendering platforms, a plus.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.
On-site in Hillsboro, OR
Salary
Salary Is Commensurate With Skills And Experience.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Please review our EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER and MATERIALS SUBMISSION AGREEMENT.
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About The Company
Located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA was awarded a Scientific and Technology Oscar® for its innovation in 3D printing in 2016. Its five films - Missing Link (2019); Kubo and the Two Strings (2016); The Boxtrolls (2014); ParaNorman (2012), and Coraline (2009) - were all nominated for Oscars® and PGA Awards as Outstanding Animated Film. Missing Link was the first LAIKA film to win the Golden Globe® for Best Animated Feature and was awarded two Visual Effects Society (VES) awards for Outstanding Visual Effects in an Animated Feature and Outstanding Animated Character, and received seven Annie Award nominations. Kubo received a second Oscar® nomination for Outstanding Visual Effects and won the BAFTA Award, as well as three Annie Awards, the National Board of Review's Best Animated Feature citation, and 19 regional and critics’ group awards. The Boxtrolls earned Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe Award nominations and 13 Annie Award nominations, more than any other film that year. ParaNorman garnered BAFTA, Critics’ Choice, and GLAAD Media Award nominations, won two Annie Awards, and was cited as the year’s best animated film by 14 critics’ groups. Coraline earned Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Critics’ Choice nominations and was named one of the year’s 10 Best Films by the American Film Institute (AFI). For more information, visit http://www.LAIKA.com.
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