BC, VFX Layout Artist

6 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Zoic Studios Full time

VFX Layout Artist

This position is onsite, based in Vancouver, BC. All applicants must reside in the lower Mainland of BC, Canada.


About Zoic
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.

Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team 

Why Join Zoic?

We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio. We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques. We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry. We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds.

There’s an exciting new project that we’ll be working on at Zoic. It's a stop-motion animated feature that will be starting up in June 2024 and will continue on into the Fall of 2025. 

For this particular show Zoic employees assigned to the project will be working within our Zoic Vancouver Studios, in the Gastown Area (close to Waterfront Station Downtown). Coming together as a team within our studio will help create the excitement and positive work environment we want for this special project.

Summary of Position
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.

Job Functions

Model and texture proxy assets (separate from Asset team) 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. Perform shot and sequence layout tasks.  Work with existing Previz, Matchmove, and Stage plates to execute PostViz comps using Maya and Nuke.

Qualifications

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. 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 Pay Range: $35 - $45 (The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position) Candidates MUST be located in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia. This Role requires the candidate to work onsite, within our Vancouver Studio in Gastown. 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.

This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia.

Permanent Residents and Canadians only, please.,

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