Layout Artist

About the position
Moov is looking for a layout artist who will be in charge of executing the cinematographic aspects of its projects. This person will act as a “digital camera operator” to create well-framed camera shots and basic animations in order to preview them.

Responsibilities

• Following the director’s call, create camera shots and their movements for all production sequences;
• Establish camera angles and animate them if necessary;
• Check the conformity and continuity of the sequences;
• Work in collaboration with other departments to develop technical approaches for the sequences of each project;
• Assist in the development of a pipeline for the layout department;
• Ensure adequate technical specifications in the configuration of layout scenes.

Profile

• Artistic sense;
• Attention to detail;
• Creative;
• Team player;
• Strong ability to solve technical problems;
• Good communication;
• Open to constructive criticism;
• Organized;
• Autonomous.

Requirements 

• At least 3 years’ experience in a VFX or CG production pipeline;
• Good knowledge of Maya;
• Good general knowledge of camera, modeling, and animation;
• Good eye for composition and perspective;
• Experience in editing, lighting, compositing, a plus;
• Knowledge of scripting with Mel or Python, a plus;
• Experience in animation, a plus.