Previs Artist

Description

Previs Artist / Camera Layout

Day For Nite is a visualization company based in Los Angeles with offices in Australia, Vancouver and London. Recent film work includes Mulan, Bloodshot, Birds of Prey, Mary Poppins, Aquaman and Thor Ragnarok, just to name a few. At Day For Nite, we value quality employees over quantity and strive to create first-rate content whether it’s previs, postvis, pitchvis or final work.

The Position:

We’re looking for visualization artists to work on several upcoming projects. Job duties include:

• Work closely with the previs supervisor to create a dynamic cinematic experience that aligns with the director and studio’s vision
• Translate existing storyboards (when available) into a 3D version of the story reel
• Working efficiently
• Adhere to pipeline protocols
• Responsible for assigned shots
• Adhere to the production schedule

Requirements:

• 2+ years of production experience as a previs artist
• Experience using Autodesk Maya
• Experience with Adobe After Effects and Photoshop
• Generalist level skill animating, modeling, rigging, shading, etc.
• Mocap animation cleanup
• Fundamental understanding of composition, cameras, film language, and editing
• A strong team player who takes direction and constructive feedback well
• Excellent communication skills
• VR Experience a plus
• Unreal experience a plus
• Adobe Premier a plus
• Nuke experience a plus

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Health insurance benefits after 60 days with employer-contribution
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance

If interested, please send resume and reel.

Day For Nite participates in E-verify and will provide the Social Security administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All documents provided for proof of work authorization must be current and unexpired. We cannot accept expired proof of identity.

IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Day For Nite is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Day For Nite is an equal opportunity employer.