Senior VFX Layout Artist

1 month ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Zoic Studios Full time

About the Role

Zoic Studios is seeking a highly skilled Senior VFX Layout Artist to join our team in Vancouver. As a key member of our Visual Effects department, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining all CG elements that make up a shot or scene in VFX production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate 2D storyboards and animatics into accurate 3D camera and object layouts
  • Ensure seamless integration with on-set footage and establish the foundation for the shot process
  • Model and texture proxy assets when needed for set layout
  • Create, populate, and dress CG set environments using published assets
  • Maintain environment continuity throughout a shot sequence and maintain parity with practical sets created on stage during production
  • Layout and create rough blocking for animated characters and props
  • Animate cameras for CG shots
  • Perform test renders as required to verify the layout work
  • Assemble and prep scene files for downstream tasks including animation and FX
  • Assist in the design and implementation of the Layout production pipeline through specifying and testing tools for the Layout department
  • Perform shot and sequence layout tasks
  • Work with existing previs, matchmove, and stage plates to execute postvis comps using Maya and Nuke when needed

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a Layout Artist on animated feature films, television animation, CG VFX and/or equivalent layout experience
  • Experience using Maya, Nuke, and Houdini
  • Understanding of cinematic language, composition, editorial timing, camera motion, and lensing
  • Experience in layout camera and cinematography as it applies to story, character, visual composition, asset modeling, rigging, texturing, lighting and compositing to achieve the final visual and structural result
  • Technical background working with large-scale animation production pipelines and processes
  • Previous experience with artists and technical personnel, working in conjunction with Production Management
  • Ability to perform modeling, rigging, and texturing functions, a plus
  • Familiarity with Maya Camera Sequencer tool, a plus
  • Working knowledge of PRman or similar rendering platforms, a plus

Additional Information

  • British Columbia Employees approximate Pay Range: $45 - $55
  • Candidates MUST be located in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia
  • Zoic does not cover relocation costs
  • Any and all remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time
  • This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned
  • Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted

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