Multimedia Artist & Videographer

Evident; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative studio is looking for talented Layout Artists to bring stories to life through 3D sequences. In this exciting role, you will translate storyboards and sketches into dynamic shots, ensuring that the director's vision is realized. You will work with cutting-edge technologies like Maya and Unreal Engine 5.x, creating engaging layouts that capture the essence of the narrative. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, this position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team and contribute to groundbreaking projects in the animation industry.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition Reimbursement

RRSP's

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Standard Increases

Qualifications

• Experience in creating layout solutions for diverse stories and actions.
• Strong knowledge of camera composition and cinematographic principles.

Responsibilities

• Translate storyboards into 3D sequences, ensuring alignment with the director's vision.
• Create camera compositions and establish set geometry for animations.

Skills

Layout Solutions Creation

Camera Composition

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

2-Year Diploma

1-Year Certificate

2-3 Years Relevant Experience

Tools

Maya

Unreal Engine 5.x

Motion Capture Technology

Job description

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.

Project based, Full Time

Language in work environment - English

Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable

Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Layout Artists (Final & Rough)!

Translates storyboards, sketches and verbal instructions into 3D sequence of shots. Determines camera composition, angles and movement. Establishes set and background geometry. Creates basic blocking for all characters, props, along with temp elements such as lighting, crowds and effects. Creates sequences of shots that convey the storyline, ensuring the vision of the Director and Layout Supervisor are resolved. May create rough pre-visualization models, environments and effects to facilitate animation. Candidate is accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines, participates in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress. Interact with clients, production, supervisors and team/ peers in order to problem solve and share information related to show/ assigned tasks. Must be able to decipher as well as follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/ notes and feedback as well as provide innovative solutions, often with live-action sensibilities and contributing ideas which elevate the creative direction to the screen. Candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine the various design solutions.

Qualifications:
Able to create layout solutions for multiple types of stories and actions. Knowledge of applicable software packages including Unreal Engine 5.x is desired, with Maya knowledge required. Experience with motion capture and virtual camera technologies is a plus. Strong knowledge of camera composition, lenses and cinematographic principles is essential. High attention to detail and good organization skills. Ability to solve problems within a production pipeline. Most desired 2 year diploma or 1 year certificate however minimal requirement of 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.

The anticipated base salary for an Associate position is $26.44 to $36.32/hr and for an Intermediate position is $32.02 to $43.99/hr. Benefits are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role.

We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.

*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

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