Overview

Purpose of the job:
The Previsualization Artist works with other artists under the Previsualization Supervisor or Lead as part of a team to pre-visualize CG shots and sequences in either feature films or commercial productions.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
• Under minimal supervision, use and occasionally create, digital assets including character and backgrounds to interpret a script as visualized by the Director.
• Provide cinematic pre-visualization of Director’s vision by completing layout of 3D animatic level sequences from start to finish using multiple elements based on scripts and input from Director(s).
• Provides other artists with previz source art created in 3D.
• Completes special projects as needed or requested.

Education and/or Experience Required:
• 2+ years experience in feature film or television production.
• Extensive training in and/or strong demonstrable understanding of the principles of story-telling, art and film.
• Demonstrated proficiency in scene, shot, camera, and character composition is required.
• Modeling, lighting, texturing and animation experience strongly desired.
• Knowledge of terminology and techniques used in film, animation and visual effects including basic knowledge of photography and camera lenses.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Maya required. Proficiency in other applications such as Nuke and After Effects, as well as familiarity with digital video is highly desired.
• Ability to learn and use new software as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure as well as implement changes based on input from multiple sources.
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a multi-user environment.
• Excellent organizational skills a must.