Layout Artist
Layout Artist
Lightcatcher is seeking a Layout Artist for our “Little Margo Stories” series. We need candidates who can transform storyboard thumbnails and art into the 3D layout.
Responsibilities
- Drive the staging, blocking, and camera work that make up the foundation of both a successful shot as well as a sequence of shots throughout an episode
- Read storyboards and interpret them into 3d space, using creative versatility to reimagine and build upon story points as needed
- Produce work (shots) in a fast-paced CG environment using Maya
- Collaborate with your team to produce extraordinary shot work, communicating progress, trends, and issues with your leadership and collaborators
- Collaborate across departments to produce work that cleanly integrates into our production’s downstream pipeline, clarifying requests, providing context, and problem-solving solutions
Qualifications
- Versatile knowledge of cinematography, including camera lenses, camera movement, staging, composition, and continuity
- Expertise in the appealing posing/animation of CG characters
- Knowledge of editing and sequence development
- Strong camera animation skills
- A solid understanding of Maya
- Take direction easily, and be willing to participate as a member of a highly collaborative team
- Adaptability to Rough Layout and Final Layout
- Curious to consider new approaches, suggest thoughtful solutions, and risk failure responsibly
- Ability to work iteratively in a fluid and fast-paced environment
- Must be open to working and showing work from rough to finished layouts
Salary
- Salary Range: $1300- $1500CAD per week
- All of our salary ranges reflect our current expectations for the roles at the time of posting. The final salary offered will consider your relevant experience, qualifications, education, skills, and geographical location.
- Lightcatcher Media is a 100% remote studio, with a preference for BC-based crew. We offer extended health benefits and a flexible working environment.
- We look forward to reviewing your application!