Previs Artist

Company Description

As a company founded and run by an artist, it's our mission to provide talented artists with the freedom and resources they need to deliver quality work and to thrive in a fun and creative environment.

**Job Description**:
**Only applicants located in the GTA or willing to relocate before their start date will be considered.**

The Previs/Postvis Artist conceptualizes whole shots and sequences to convey the director’s vision, working from a storyboard or script, ensuring to meet the high quality standards of Rodeo FX. Using 2D elements, 3D assets or live plates, they create the visual language for the film.

**Main responsibilities**:

- Create quality animatic sequences narrating a story for high-end VFX projects;
- Participate in the development of aesthetic and technical solutions to support the storytelling;
- Execute scene staging, camera animation, composition, lensing and animation blocking with and without boards;
- Create 2D and 3D assets necessary to the visualization process;
- Create 3D animations for different types of objects, animals and characters;
- Work closely with the CG Supervisor and Previs/Postvis Lead to find creative and technical solutions and approaches that enhance shots, while meeting project specifications and deadlines;
- May participate in the development of tools and techniques for the department;
- Keep Production and the project team informed of the status of work, issues to be resolved, ramifications of problems encountered and recommend potential solutions;
- Ensure deadlines are met, advising the project team promptly if delays could be expected.

**Qualifications**:

- Experience in a similar position, within the VFX industry;
- Strong knowledge of cameras, staging, composition, perspective, pacing, timing, lighting and general filmmaking concepts in both animation and live action context;
- Ability to model, texture, rig and light optimize assets for real-time workflow in the maya viewport;
- Excellent knowledge of Unreal, Nuke and Maya software;
- Excellent sense of prioritization and respect of deadlines.

Additional Information
- Full-time, Permanent Contract;
- 5 paid sick days;
- 2 additional statutory holidays in the winter holidays;
- Group Insurance, access to Dialogue online support and to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
- RRSP with employer contribution.
- Diversity is a core value at Rodeo FX. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable work environment where diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe every member on our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to perceive and interact with the world, identify challenges, and to design and deliver projects._