Lead Pre-visualization Animator

Pixomondo; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking talented Previz Animators to join their dynamic VFX team. In this role, you will design pre-visualized shots and sequences that enhance the visual storytelling of film and TV projects. Collaborating closely with the Lead Visualization Artist, you'll define shot composition, staging, and lighting, while also creating technical diagrams to inform production. Your expertise in animation software and cinematic techniques will be crucial as you contribute to the creative process. If you're passionate about visual effects and want to make a significant impact on exciting projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• Strong understanding of cinematic composition and lighting is essential.
• Proficient in character animation and camera animation for productions.

Aufgaben

• Design pre-visualized shots and sequences for film and TV projects.
• Support postvis teams by integrating animation into live action plates.

Kenntnisse

Cinematic Composition

Character Animation

Camera Animation

Cinematic Language Knowledge

Motion Capture Data Handling

Creative Direction Interpretation

Techvis Fundamentals

Shooting Methodology Application

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Adobe After Effects

Unreal Engine

Autodesk MotionBuilder

Nuke

Houdini

3DEqualizer

PFTrack

Jobbeschreibung

PXO's Previz Animators work under the guidance of the Lead Visualization Artist and/or Supervisor in the design of pre-visualized shots and sequences for film and TV projects. Their work supports the visual development of a project from concept, through to production and VFX. In their work, they help to define shot composition, staging, lighting and camera language, including movement, lens choice and framing for a film or TV show. They also create technical information (Techvis) in diagram form or animated schematics in order to help inform the shoot.

Previz Animators may also support postvis teams during the editorial process, by integrating and compositing animation or CG elements into live action plates using either After Effects or Nuke.

Requirements

1. Strong understanding of cinematic composition and lighting
2. Strong character animation (timing and performance)
3. Proficient in camera animation
4. Knowledge of cinematic language and technical terminology
5. Able to work with motion and/or performance capture data
6. Able to take and interpret creative direction
7. Understanding of the fundamentals of Techvis and Virtual Production
8. Able to apply shooting methodology information to Previs to create technical solutions for production

Required software skills:

1. Autodesk Maya
2. Adobe After Effects

Additional skills:

1. Unreal Engine
2. Autodesk MotionBuilder
3. Nuke
4. Houdini
5. 3DEqualizer
6. PFTrack

Please note, this position is based with our German VFX team in either Stuttgart or Frankfurt. Candidates based within these regions are preferred, but we may be able to consider candidates based elsewhere in Germany. Reference: ECNJOBID-3-67-103-209 in the application.