Layout Artist - Vancouver, Canada - Walt Disney Animation Studios

Walt Disney Animation Studios

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Walt Disney Animation Studios has an exciting opportunity for Layout Artists to join the team at our Vancouver, BC studio.

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

A central component of Disney's storytelling process is the work done in Layout.

Layout transforms a film's art, storyboards, and assets into the shots that audiences around the world will see on the big screen.

Please note that relocation eligibility may be determined based on role and individual circumstance. This is a fixed-term, contract position.

Responsibilities:

Executing the staging, blocking and camera work that makes up the foundation of a successful shot and sequence of shots throughout a film
Producing work (shots) in a fastpaced CG environment using Maya, Linux, and a suite of proprietary software
Working well with and as part of a team and across departments to produce world class Layout work that is highly consumable in our production's pipeline

Requirements:

A good working knowledge of the principles of cinematic staging, blocking, and camera work
A good working knowledge of Maya and Linux is essential
Good camera animation skills
Must be able to work iteratively in a fluid and fastpaced environment, take direction easily, and be willing to participate as a member of a highly collaborative team
Experience with proxy modeling and lighting
Knowledge of editing and sequence development
Must be open to working and showing work from rough to finished layouts
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Good working knowledge of the posing/animation of CG characters
Experience with EFX is a plus

Application Materials:

A reel of your recent and/or past Layout work that shows one or more sequences of shots in continuity. This is essential.
A resume that details your recent/ past work history and a reel breakdown if appropriate

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer