Previs/Layout Artist

We have a brilliant opportunity for a creative Previs/Layout Artist to join our studio based in Sheffield, UK.

Your priorities will include creating high-quality staging, blocking, and camera work that makes the foundation of a successful shot and/or sequence of shots across a variety of styles and projects.

The role is full-time, and we are looking for a candidate who can take on responsibility, stick to deadlines, and have a passion for creating their best work every day.

• The creation of basic, proxy assets for 3D previs.

• Translation of script breakdown into 3D previs.

• Translation of storyboards and animatics into 3D previs.

• Staging, blocking, and camera work in 3D layout.

• Finessing cameras at the animation stage, where required.

• Maintaining consistent quality, style, and continuity, both visually and technically, throughout the project.

Required

• Excellent knowledge of Autodesk Maya.

• Accomplished examples of previs and layout.

• A good sense of timing, rhythm, and, most importantly, storytelling.

• Strong critical reasoning and emotional awareness within storytelling.

• An in-depth understanding of cinematography, with a keen eye for composition.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work interactively with production and other departments to solve challenges.

• Experience and understanding of real-world cameras.

• A strong understanding of cinematography, with a keen eye for composition.

• Experience working with Maya Trax and blending animation clip data.

• Proven experience of working within a production team for at least 3 years.

Desirable 

• Experience directing productions.

• Experience with Maya camera sequencer.