Motion Graphic Designer (GFX)
The BlockSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual Effects, Film, TelevisionIndustries
Requirements
- Minimum five (5) years of layout experience in visual effects for feature films or television (required)
- Proven team leadership and supervision skills
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in the field of arts, film, and/or animation (preferred)
- Advanced software skills in Maya (required)
- Basic to Intermediate skills in 3ds Max, Photoshop, Shotgun, Nuke, and Scripting (preferred)
- Extensive skillset in camera animation, staging, and set dressing
- Great sense of presentation via lighting, texturing, and/or FX
- Solid animation grounding for story-telling purposes
- Background or experience in traditional Fine Arts demonstrating a thorough understanding of framing and composition
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a team player with a great attitude
- Great eye for detail with excellent and consistent quality assurance
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Responsibilities
- Creates visually striking composition based on the shot description and/or storyboard
- Matches references such as previs and/or images
- Supplements shots with simple but convincing animation, lighting, and FX to aid story-telling
- Stitches plate-based shots into a full CG environment and vice versa
- Assembles the correct combination of assets in a shot for use in downstream departments
- Includes proof of scale and continuity in a virtual layout setup
- Debugs technical problems and escalates issues as needed
- Takes directions and applies notes from supervisors
Skills
Maya
3ds Max
Photoshop
Shotgun
Nuke
Scripting
Camera Animation
Staging
Set Dressing
Animation
Lighting
FX
Scanline VFX
Provides visual effects and real-time production
About Scanline VFX
Scanline VFX specializes in creating visual effects for films and television. The company uses its proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to produce realistic natural elements like fire, smoke, and water. This software has been recognized with an Academy Award for its technical achievements. Scanline VFX stands out from its competitors by combining a large, diverse team of over 1,200 professionals with significant investments in its technology and infrastructure, particularly from Netflix. This allows them to take on a wide range of projects, both for Netflix and other clients. The goal of Scanline VFX is to help filmmakers achieve their artistic visions while pushing the limits of what can be done in visual effects and real-time production.
Grünwald, GermanyHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Design, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours
Risks
Increased competition from emerging VFX studios in Asia.
AI-driven VFX tools may disrupt traditional workflows.
Volatility in streaming service investments could impact Scanline's project pipeline.
Differentiation
Scanline VFX's proprietary software, Flowline, creates photorealistic natural phenomena.
Eyeline Studios offers unmatched flexibility in real-time filmmaking.
Scanline VFX has a global presence with studios in seven key locations.
Upsides
Netflix's investment enhances Scanline's pipeline and infrastructure.
Rising demand for high-quality VFX in streaming content benefits Scanline.
Expansion into South Korea capitalizes on emerging market opportunities.
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