Previs Artist

Company Description

Artist-driven company by nature, it’s our mission to give talented artists the freedom and resources they need to deliver quality work and to thrive in a fun and creative environment.

Job Description

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  Only applicants located in the GTA or willing to relocate before their start date will be considered

The previs artist is a storyteller. From a storyboard and/or a script, he conceptualize whole shots and sequences to convey the director’s vision. Using 2D elements, 3D assets or live plates, he uses the cinema language to tell a story.

• Create high-level animatic sequences narrating a story for film, tv or advertisement;
• Participate as a member of the team in the development of aesthetic and technical solutions to support the storytelling;
• Create 2D and 3D assets necessary to the visualization process;
• Create 3D animations for different types of objects, animals and characters;
• Provide feedback to members of the production team;
• Attends daily meetings ("dailies").

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a previs, 3D animation or VFX studio;
• Ability to model, texture, rig and light optimized asset for real-time workflow in the maya viewport;;
• Ability to stage action and design a shot aesthetically in the context of a sequence from a storyboard and/or script;
• Good understanding of compositing and camera tracking;
• Proficient with the following tools:
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Unreal/Quixel
  • Nuke
  • Autodesk Motionbuilder
  • Photoshop/Substance
• Possess a strong sense of composition, color, and knowledge of cinema language;
• Technical knowledge of cameras and photography;
• Proficient in a Houdini is an asset;
• Team player;
• Successfully takes direction from supervisor;
• Have strong design skill;
• Adapt quickly to a fast-pace production that evolves and change constantly.

Additional Information

Diversity is a core value at Rodeo FX. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable work environment where diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe every member on our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to perceive and interact with the world, identify challenges, and to design and deliver projects.