Layout Artist - Vancouver

Imageworks Sony Pictures; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSPs

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Standard increases

Job summary

Sony Pictures Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Layout Artists (Final & Rough) to translate storyboards into 3D shot sequences, establish camera composition, blocking, and set geometry, and contribute to quick pre-visualization.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 and Maya, and a demo reel illustrating layout work; full-time on-site role with healthcare and RRSP benefits.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in related field; 2–3 years experience may be accepted.
• Ability to translate storyboards into layouts with strong camera sense.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5.x and Maya is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate storyboards into 3D layouts and shot sequences.
• Determine camera composition, angles, movement, and blocking.
• Create set and background geometry and support pre-visualization.
• Collaborate with clients, production, and team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Layout design

Unreal Engine 5

Maya

Cinematography

Motion capture

Team collaboration

Education

2-year diploma or 1-year certificate

Tools

Unreal Engine 5.x

Maya

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)!

Translatesstoryboards, 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, environmentsand effectsto facilitate animation. Candidate is accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines, participates in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress. Interact withclients,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 shotturnovers, dailies, briefings/ notes and feedbackas well as provide innovative solutions, often with live-action sensibilities and contributing ideas which elevate the creative direction to the screen.Candidates shouldbe 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 includingUnreal 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 $25.00 to $34.38/hr and for an Intermediate position is $33.85 to $44.42/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.

*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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