Sr. Previs Layout Aritst
Description
Cinesite Vancouver is looking for a Senior Previs/Layout artist to join us on our creepy and kooky animated theatrical feature film, “THE ADDAMS FAMILY”.
The Senior Previs/Layout artist is responsible for generating the previsualization of the film and refining the final camera movements, in accordance with the established storytelling guidelines, working closely with the Previs/Layout leads.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Execution of scene staging, camera animation, composition, lensing and animation blocking with and without boards.
- Providing creative, technical feedback and mentoring to junior artists.
- Camera scouting, first pass lighting and DOF in viewport 2.0 as required.
- Creation of simple temp previs assets as required.
- Stay current and provide training to the junior team on hardware, software and previs/layout procedures used in production.
- Assisting Previs/Layout Lead with final camera polish and final shot layout.
- Accountable for on time and on budget execution and delivery of previs and layout.
- Responsible for communicating red flags, changes, and updates to Previs Coordinator.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Visualization or Computer Animation required or equivalent work experience.
- 3-5 years of professional experience creating cinematic sequences for CG animation
- Firm understanding of cameras, staging, composition, perspective, pacing, timing, lighting and general filmmaking concepts in both animation and live action contexts.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to efficiently organize, multi-task, prioritize work across multiple areas.
- Ability to work solo and collaboratively, taking direction and feedback from Leads.
- Ability to effectively work and communicate with all personality types.
- Energetic, with a positive and fun attitude.
- BC residents preferred, but not required.
Your demo reel should showcase a sequence of shots in continuity. Ideally, we are looking to see your previs/layout work and not the final renders. Storyboard/Layout/Final Render comparison would be a best-case scenario.
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