Layout Artist

Walt Disney Animation Studios

Vancouver, Canada
Base: c$79,300 to c$150,500 cad py; bonus/equity: ...
Staging and blocking cameras and characters
Interpreting storyboards into 3d space
Using maya, linux, and proprietary software
CG Layout Artists stage and block the cameras and characters in virtual environments through a combination of skills both artistic and technical

Job Summary

  • CG Layout Artists stage and block the cameras and characters in virtual environments through a combination of skills both artistic and technical.
  • CG Layout transforms a film’s art, storyboards, and assets into the shots that audiences around the world will see on the big screen.
  • We are seeking Layout Artists to join our studio in Vancouver, BC!

Matching Summary

CG Layout Artists stage and block the cameras and characters in virtual environments through a combination of skills both artistic and technical.

Salary

Base: C$79,300 to C$150,500 CAD per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • staging and blocking cameras and characters
  • interpreting storyboards into 3D space
  • using Maya, Linux, and proprietary software
  • strong camera animation skills
  • cinematography and composition expertise
  • appealing posing/animation of CG characters

Nice-to-have

  • adaptability to emerging tools and workflows
  • curiosity to consider new approaches
  • risk failure responsibly
  • experience with EFX
  • proxy modeling

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience
  • reel of recent/past Layout work showcasing continuity and storytelling

Work Rights

Not specified

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