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The position of Senior Previz & layout requires someone with a strong understanding of a previz workflow within production and a strong technical knowledge of cameras and Layout.

This profile will also serve as a mentor for junior and mid-level Previz Artists within the Previz & layout Department.

Successful applicants should have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple tasks in a fast-paced production.

Expected to contribute to the Brown Bag’s Previz and Layout Workflow and Technical Pipeline.

Key Responsibilities     

• Key Areas of responsibilities (project-based):
• Establish geography, functionality and Layout of location assets by building simple clean previz geometries and feeding these assets to Modelling.
• Previz key animation sequences with an emphasis on camera, staging, timing and functionality of a sequence.
• Work closely with the Directors on sequence layout and location blocking.
• Create shipment notes to effectively direct the external studios on cameras and layout of episodes in production.
• Deliver a weekly quota of assigned tasks as set by Production Management.
• Provide regular progress updates to Production Manager and Previz & layout Department Team Lead on any technical/workflow bottlenecks within that project’s previz and layout schedule.
• Review camera work in blocking/layout passes delivered from the external studios and ensure the outsource partners have clear direction.

Key Requirements         

• Person Specification/Requirements:
• Must have at least 4 years’ experience working as a Previz/Layout Artist Lead (or similar position) in either broadcast or feature film work.
• Clear communication and follow through on tasks.
• Must have a decent working knowledge of Maya.
• Must have an excellent understanding of visual storytelling for layout and composition.
• Must have an excellent working knowledge of animation principles, camera set-up and previz/proxy modelling in Maya.

Click here to apply.