Layout Finaling Artist Jobs

Meet deadlines and quotas as assigned by production management.

Strong perspective drawing skills are a must.

Experience working with Flash or Harmony productions as a BG Layout Artist is an asset.

Experience with Adobe Photoshop in a similar role is an asset.

Industry experience on a 2D television production an asset.

Draw and/or paint the background layout of a shot for the Animators to animate based on the Storyboards provided.

Meet deadlines and quotas as assigned by production management.

Must have strong perspective drawing skills.

Experience working with Harmony productions is an asset.

Experience with Adobe Photoshop in a similar role is an asset.

Industry experience on a 2D television production is an asset.

Draw and paint the background layout of a shot for the Animators to animate based on the Storyboard.

Solid knowledge of camera lenses and traditional principles of cinematography

Experience working with Motion Capture

Ability to offer creative problem-solving ideas to cinematics related content

Ability to organize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines

Must have good working knowledge of Maya, Motion Builder and Premiere

Art-related degree and/or comparable professional experience

Able to solve challenges in a creative and skillful way

Communicate clearly with production staff and manage multiple production tasks simultaneously

The ideal candidate has the clear goal of producing an appealing and exciting visual story, successfully achieving the director's vision

Read the cutscene scripts to understand the emotions to be conveyed to the player

Define and set up cameras and all related parameters (focus, distance, frame, etc.) to ensure the best possible visual quality

Break down the storyboards with the Art director/Layout Sup to analyze optimal camera shots

Three (3) to five (5) years of layout experience in visual effects for feature film or television (required)

Advanced software skills in Maya (required)

Basic to Intermediate skills in 3ds Max, Photoshop, Shotgun, Nuke, and Scripting (preferred)

Extensive skillset in-camera animation, staging, and set dressing

Background or experience in traditional Fine Arts demonstrating a thorough understanding of framing and composition

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a team player with a great attitude