Overview
WildBrain is looking for a Senior Layout Artist to join our team!
In this role, you interpret storyboards and realize them into the CG environment by establishing camera blocking, composition and lens choice. You work closely with the team to create balanced solutions to any related technical issues.
What You’ll Do:
- CG visualization of storyboard animatic
- Establish camera blocking, composition and lens choice
- Work with the Layout Supervisor to provide coverage options to Director
- Work with the Layout Supervisor to ensure work adheres to the vision set out by the directors
- Proactively identify possible creative / technical problems with shots
- Ensure the Layout team is productive by answering questions that arise
- Train, mentor, and motivate new Layout Artists who are placed on the crew
- Assist Layout team in execution of camera lensing and staging, composition and blocking of scenes from storyboard animatics
- Complete assigned sequences within scheduled timeframe
- Ensure shot continuity
- Anticipate, communicate, and troubleshoot any creative or technical issues with assistance from lead Layout artist
- Assist /guide Previs Artists in the organization of their assignments
- Keep current on Layout techniques and technology
- Create and rig proxy models as needed
What You’ll Bring:
- 3+ years of experience in animation or film industry
- Solid knowledge of Maya is essential
- Ability to interpret storyboards and realizes them in a CG environment
- Firm understanding of cameras, staging, composition, perspective, pacing, timing and cinematography concepts in animation context
- Solid understanding of cinematic language and camera terminology
- Ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
- Ability to work alone and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure
- Encouraging attitude towards feedback and new initiatives
- Degree/diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience an asset
- Basic modeling and rigging is an asset
About WildBrain
We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like half-days in the summer, extra holidays in the winter and regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.
In short – life is good on the Wild side!
Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!
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" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”
