Stereoscopic Layout Artist

Job Description

Walt Disney Animation Studios has been combining the best in artistry and storytelling with cutting-edge technology to bring wonderful new characters and adventures to the big screen for audiences around the world. We are currently seeking Stereoscopic Layout Artists to join our Burbank, CA studio. Our Stereo Artists are challenged to create the most immersive and exciting stereo shots for our newest stories in production. Our ideal candidate has a great sense of 3D cinematography and has a passion for visual storytelling. Responsibilities: Work directly with Stereo Supervisor, Layout Supervisor, Director of Cinematography-Lighting, and Directors to create immersive and comfortable 3D images in support of the story. Stereo Layout Duties: • Add stereo camera rigs to CG layout animatics. Configure and animate the stereoscopic parameters of our custom CG stereo camera rig in order to achieve the creative and technical goals for each shot. • Set and animate the stereo floating windows to minimize edge violations and meet desired placement of the proscenium. Stereo Layout Finaling Duties: • Adapt the stereoscopic parameters to account for final animated performances and camera changes. • Generate test renders to validate stereo setups. Stereo Final Color Duties: • Correct stereo artifacts that might be introduced in the lighting and compositing of shots. • Make creative adjustments to final images to enhance the stereoscopic version of the film. • Use compositing based depth sculpting techniques to add dimension to 2D elements, such as matte paintings and enhance or modify the depth of 3D elements. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Art, Film, Illustration, Computer Graphics, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience desired. • Exceptional artistic and technical skills. • Excellent Stereoscopic vision. • Previous production experience on Stereoscopic feature films; Stereoscopic Layout experience preferred. • Ability to work with a team and collaborate closely with others within the department and other departments. • Solid understanding of the Stereoscopic principles. • Knowledge of rendering and compositing. • Strong problem-solving abilities. • Solid understanding of Maya and Nuke. • Comfort with Linux environments. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in Layout is a plus. • Experience in Lighting a plus. • Experience in Houdini is a plus Visual examples of images exemplifying work in this area are requested for review. Additionally, please include a resume and reel breakdown with your online profile. The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The pay rate for this role in Burbank, California is $56.38 - $61.16 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Disney Animation continues to build on its rich legacy of innovation and creativity, from the first fully-animated feature film, 1937's ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,'' to the upcoming fall 2024 feature, ''Moana 2.'' Among the studio's timeless creations are ''Pinocchio,'' ''Sleeping Beauty,'' ''The Jungle Book,'' ''The Little Mermaid,'' ''The Lion King,'' ''Frozen,'' ''Zootopia,'' and ''Encanto.''

This position is with The Secret Lab, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Animation Studios.

The Secret Lab is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwqz82-3-138-119-248-42 in your application.