Overview
The Senior Layout Artist is responsible for delivering high quality layouts in a quick and efficient manner.
They will act as an example to and mentor junior artists and will deliver all tasks within the required timeframe.
They will work with the Lead to translate previs or storyboards into usable 3D shots or sequences. This will include but will not be limited to camera set up, rough animation, environments, and asset blocking.
They will have a creative eye and generalist experience to effectively set up shots and sequences. .
In addition, Senior Layout artists will assist the Lead to flag issues, quality check their work and occasionally they work of others. They will potentially assist in the Lead role on a short term basis in the event of an absence or production needs require it. They will participate in team meetings when necessary.
Job Duties
Apply client notes to all layouts with minimal guidance
Communicate with downstream departments to ensure the setup enables artists to complete their work in the most effective manner
Breakdown previs or 2D story board into 3D shots or sequences
Stage all shots in line with the VFX Supervisor/Directors creative vision
Overcome technical issues (day to day problem solving), in conjunction with R&D and the CG Supervisor
Set up data to maximize throughput
Work with R&D to develop and suggest tools
Evaluate artists work to set and maintain quality standards
Work with Layout team, as required, to maintain continuity; as well as, support other departments to ensure information is communicated down the pipeline
Required Skills
3+ years’ of Layout experience in animation.
Experience with managing large datasets
Ability to adapt match move cameras/data fit for environment or sequence context
Thorough understanding of traditional art skills (Form, architecture, anatomy, topology, color theory) and how to apply those skills in a digital medium
Excellent attention to detail when finalizing, approving or quality controlling layouts
Ability to balance quick turnaround while achieving a high degree of aesthetic quality
Senior level knowledge in Maya
Knowledge of Nuke is a plus
Experience with LINUX/UNIX
Ability to come up with creative and efficient rendering solutions
Strong understanding of sequences versus shots
Ability to learn pipeline and workflow quickly
About Arcana Studio
Arcana is a Canadian comic book publisher and animation studio which specializes in the production of animated feature films. Since its launch in 2004, by founder and CEO Sean Patrick O’Reilly, Arcana has established itself as a successful entertainment company producing 9 animated feature films and an animated television series all from
their local Burnaby studio. Arcana has published over 400 graphic novels that boast over 5,000 comic book characters that transcend gender, age and cultural boundaries making Arcana the owner of one of the world’s largest libraries of graphic novels.
Arcana has successfully sold and adapted their massive library of intellectual properties into live action feature films, animated feature films, television series’, toys, video games and more! Arcana’s films have sold to over 100 countries worldwide, and have been distributed domestically by Lionsgate, Cinedigm, Shout Factory, Vertical Entertainment, and APTN among others.
