VFX Layout Artist

4 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Zoic Studios Full time

About Zoic Studios

Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high-end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.

Job Summary

The VFX Layout Artist supports the VFX Layout team and is responsible for managing and maintaining all CG elements that make up a shot in VFX. This role will be responsible for translating 2D storyboards and animatics into accurate 3D camera and object layouts, ensuring seamless integration with on-set footage, and establishing the foundation for the VFX pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

  • Model and texture proxy assets 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 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.

Requirements

  • X years as a Layout Artist on animated feature films, television animation, CG VFX or equivalent layout experience.
  • Experience using Maya and Nuke.
  • Houdini knowledge a plus.
  • 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.

Additional Information

  • British Columbia Employees Pay Range: $35 - $45.
  • Candidates MUST be located in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia.
  • Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
  • This role requires the candidate to work onsite, within our Vancouver Studio in Gastown.

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