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Previz & 3D Layout Artist
2 weeks ago
At Brown Bag Films our motto is simple: “We love animation.” In fact, we love it so much we trademarked it ‘We Love Animation.’ That means we put our artists at the heart of everything we do We are looking for someone to join our team who shares our vision and will bring with them a passion for creating high quality content.
We are currently hiring a Previz & 3D Layout Artist
Reporting to: 3D Layout Supervisor
Purpose: Why you’re here at Brown Bag Films
- To interpret the 2D animatics and create 3D cinematic layout sequences.
- To translate the 2D Designs into simple and clean pre-visualization geometries to establish the scale, size, and functionality for the key story points.
- To coach and develop the work of other artists in the team, problem solving as appropriate (Lead only).
Delivery: What you produce
- Camera scouting based off of Locked Leica
- Placing 2D Cards and CG Assets into shots
- Compiling High quality layout sequences
Measurements: How we measure it
- Completion of tasks within agreed schedule
- Handling of revisions and changes effectively
- Quality of layout passes observing the principles of cinematography
- Team development & technical capability (Lead only)
**Key Responsibilities**
- Responsibilities: What you are regularly responsible for doing
- Producing previz & layout sequences with an emphasis on camera, staging, timing and functionality of a sequence.
- Collaborating with the Directors to create sequence layout and location blocking.
- Reviewing camera work in blocking/layout passes (Lead)
- Providing regular progress updates to Production and Layout Department Supervisor (Team Lead) on any technical/workflow bottlenecks within that project’s layout schedule.
- Complete training tasks assigned by the Dept Supervisor & Lead artist. (Junior Only)
- Approving and providing guidance in Layout within the department both in-house and for overseas studios.
**Key Requirements**
- Requirements:
- Good understanding of creating previz assets that meet story and staging purposes.
- Good understanding of camera lens, composition.
- Good sense of pacing and timing in Animation.
- Good experience working as a Previz/Layout Artist Lead (or similar position) in either broadcast or feature film work. Experienced in CG Previz pipeline development (desirable) AND with asset tracking systems (e.g. Shotgun) (desirable).
- Good working knowledge of animation principles, camera set-up and previz/proxy modelling in Maya.
- Why work with us?
Perks Perks Perks Not only is 9 Story Media Group an amazing place full of artists, animators and creators from all corners of the industry, but we focus on helping staff grow and develop in their careers and make them long time team members. Along with a great work environment we offer first-rate health + dental benefits, summer hours, paid Health and Wellness Days, vacation periods that multiply with tenure, and more We may love animation, but we love our employees even more
Our Toronto office can be found in the cool and trendy Liberty Village with over 200 artists working on award winning animated children’s content. You will benefit from a competitive compensation package, interesting work and a fun/supportive work environment.
Applicants need to be legally eligible to work in Canada and have Ontario Residency.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
