3D Layout Artists

Job Description

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation studio located in Paris, Montreal, Los Angeles, Bangalore and London, dedicated to feature films and episodic content. Since its inception, Mikros Animation has always put creativity and CG artistry at the heart of its animation and production activities, allowing our artists to work across a great variety of stories with a high level of stylized craft. So far, Mikros Animation has contributed to ten released feature animations and to numerous high-quality animated series, for the world's best-known animation studios, either as creative studio, line producer or executive producer.

At Mikros Animation, we believe great animation is about making real connections with real people. By partnering with filmmakers to unite their creative visions, with our industry-leading craftsmanship and artistry, we create characters that connect with audiences on an authentic and emotional level to bring powerful stories to life.

Under the direction of the Rough/Final Layout Supervisor, the 3D Layout Artist is responsible for executing the staging, character blocking and camera work that makes up the foundation of a successful shot and sequence of shots throughout a film.

Responsibilities  
• Create a sequence of shots at a master scene level via camera sequencer. Position characters, environments, props and temp VFX as required.
• Propose relevant camera lenses, angles and movements, in line with the director's vision.
• Strong character posing and blocking skills are essential.
• Responsible for maintaining continuity within the shots of an assigned sequence
• Must consistently deliver within the quality and time established by Production and the Layout Supervisor
• Provide strong artistic and technical expertise.
• Ability to follow directions and embrace change.
• Able to resolve camera and set dressing issues as the shots move through the pipeline

Qualifications
• Proficient knowledge in MAYA
• Have previous experience as a Layout Artist / Previs on animated films
• Strong storytelling skills
• Have an eye for shot composition and staging
• A good understanding of camera lenses and how to effectively use them in film
• Good working knowledge of Flow Production Track and Linux
• Experience in directing and/or editing is a plus
• Basic modeling and lighting skills

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g68oe8-3-149-247-151-42 in your application.