Lead Layout Artist at The Walt Disney Company

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, Visual Effects, FilmIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Graphics or previous experience in a related field preferred
7+ years VFX experience, with 4+ years as senior matchmove/layout artist in VFX, commercials or video games
Good written and oral communication skills including strong interpersonal skills
Ability to guide and mentor a team of artists
Work closely with other discipline supervisors, including CG Supervisor and VFX Supervisor
Deliver feedback to artists, both constructive and positive
Must have a willingness to learn new tools, proven ability to be detail-oriented and to work efficiently within a production environment
Excellent problem solving skills including the ability to work under tight deadlines
Understanding of photography and the effects of different lenses on perspectives
Nice to have: On set experience
Nice to have: Background in previz or rough layout a plus
Nice to have: Advanced knowledge of Nuke, LINUX, 3DE, Maya, front end pipeline knowledge (Asset development, Capture), and/or proprietary tracking software

Responsibilities

Firm grasp on matchmove and matchanimation (roto animation) techniques and able to tackle shots that would entail that type of work
Work as a “digital camera operator” to create camera compositions and determine rough character timing to pre-visualize shots and provide a clear sense of action for the Animation, FX and Lighting departments
Flexible at learning and picking up new software/workflows depending on the project
Provide support to the Layout Supervisor; help out the team when team members have questions or difficulties in shot work as well as teaching and ramping up artists on the team whether new to the project or company
Work under the guidance and direction of the Layout Supervisor
Guide the Layout teams to execute quality performance for the film
Guide Layout Artists working on shots in the assigned sequence to ensure that the Layout Supervisor’s direction and level of quality is realized in addition to working on their own shots
Provide mentoring and training as needed
Matchmove cameras, object track and solving, matchanimate characters, lens calibration solves and lidar asset ingestion
Creative Layout camera, character blocking, and environment set dressing work
Help work with the Layout Supervisor to trial and test new software and workflows before and during shows
Guide Layout Artists in the creation of rough models and environments for pre-visualisation
Assist the Layout Supervisor with the technical set up of their assigned sequences, troubleshoot any problems on their shots, and are responsible for continuity and flow within and between shots
Oversee the creation of a 3D version of the story reel
Supervise the Layout crew to execute the layout of shots
May work as the team leader on technical aspects of Layout