Rough Layout Artist

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Bardel Entertainment Inc. Full time

Bardel is looking for a couple of IntermediateRough Layout Artists for either our Vancouver or Montreal studioto join end of August 2024. The Layout Artist works with the Layout Supervisor and/or Sequence Director to create 3D sequences of the story.

As a layout artist, you are responsible for creating shots and elevating the visual storytelling of the project. You will stage the scene, place and animate cameras, establish timing of the action, animate characters, and roughly edit the flow of the sequence. Your shots will become the blueprint for the downstream department, allowing the project to be enhanced in a creative, appealing and cohesive way. Your passion for artistry and your technical skills will be integral in shaping our projects.

What you’ll do:

  • Establish the staging and camera positioning of scenes in a CG environment
  • Collaborate with Layout Supervisor to align the cinematography with director's vision
  • Interpret storyboards into 3D, offering solutions and pitching new ideas to improve the visual story
  • Animate elements and characters for framing and story beats
  • Proactively communicate and collaborate across teams
  • Ensure alignment with project leads for technical and aesthetic goals
  • Meet and maintain project deadlines consistently

What you’ll need:

  • 2+ years of relevant experience as a camera and staging artist in the animation/previz/VFX industry
  • Experience with Maya
  • Editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro) experience is a plus
  • Maya’s Camera Sequencer experience is a plus
  • Demo Reel that demonstrates a variety of sequences made of continuous shots, and showcase the ability to place camera and stage the action of a scene
  • Demonstrate strong camera animation skills
  • Strong knowledge of the cinematography language
  • Translate 3D storyboards, script page or Director pitches into 3D animated scenes
  • Create harmonic flow between continuous shots
  • Character animation experience is a plus
  • Video Editing experience is a plus
  • Physical Camera / Photography experience is a plus
  • Strong communication and collaborative skills
  • Problem solver and adaptable
  • Solid time management skills

Intermediate Salary Range: $1350 - $1650 CAD Weekly

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