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Department: Production/CG/Post production

Type of Position:Full-time Contract

Job Description:

The position of Lead Previz and Layout Artist requires someone with several years’ experience in CG layout, Previz and camera set-up. 

Successful applicants will have excellent leadership and communication skills and be proficient in Maya and its Camera, Modelling & Animation tools. 

The role will include the responsibility to help standardise, improve and document the Layout and Previz pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the 3D Supervisors to establish, maintain and update the Layout and Previz pipeline for the projects and studio at large. 
• Establish geography, functionality and layout of location assets by building proxy geometries and feeding these assets to Modelling. 
• Previz key animation sequences on Director’s request 
• Work closely with the Episodic Directors on sequence layout and location blocking. 
• Set up cameras for shots and layout action for Animation. 
• Complete episodic camera notes. 
• Provide leadership and support for the in-house Previz & Layout team, both creatively and technically. 
• Provide regular progress updates to production manager and 3D supervisor on any technical/workflow bottlenecks within the Previz & Layout schedule. 
• Define, document and communicate standards and techniques for Previz & Layout pipeline. 
• Train Junior Previz & layout artists when they join the studio.

Key Requirements

• Must have an understanding of visual storytelling for layout and composition. 
• Must have a working knowledge of animation and modelling in Maya as it relates to the role. 
• Must have a good sense of pacing and timing in Animation 
• Must have strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail and quality. 
• Must be able to work alone and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure. 
• Must be open to direction and able to embrace change. 
• Experience in pipeline/workflow development 
• Past experience or proven ability to train Junior Artists 
• Proven Leadership skills

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