Senior Layout Artist

Team: Layout

Location: Madrid

Commitment: Full Time

Workplace Type: hybrid

Responsibilities

• Constructs shots in 3D space to provide a visual run-through of the sets.

• Communicates the story based on the storyboards and gives a cinematic aspect to the scenes.

• Aids in the rough layout of the scenes following the storyboards to show how the characters and environments appear on camera.

• Utilizes storyboard animatics to create 3D scenes through character blocking and acting.

• Applies the visuals provided by character design and modeling to create the rough layout of the scenes.

• Keeps up on current artistic methodologies and on technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment.

• Breaks down the scenes correctly and manages their own work.

• Works together with the team providing support, guidance and instruction in areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth.

• Follows the Supervisor’s and Lead's guidance.

Requirements

• 5+ years in VFX or animation industries.

• 3+ years in the animation industry.

• Strong artistic or/and technical aptitude related to 3D animation is a must.

• Knows how to use elements to stage camera blocking.

• Knowledge of photography and storytelling.

• Experience in Maya.

• Experience with non-linear editing tools such as Premiere, Hiero, DaVinci resolve...

• Unreal Engine experience is a plus.

• Linux experience is a plus.

• High English level desirable.

• Spanish desirable.