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Previs/Layout Artist

OPEN POSITION
PUBLISHED: 30.11.-0001

The Role

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.

Responsibilities
  • 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.

Skills & Requirements

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.
How to apply

Please apply through our online application form by clicking the link below. To be considered, you must include a cover letter outlining how you meet the required skills, a CV, and a link to your portfolio. 

If we decide to move forward with your application, a Lunar Animation Studios representative will contact you directly to discuss the next stage in the process.

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