Layout Artist

Skydance; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading animation studio in Madrid is seeking a Layout Artist to create and refine previsualizations for film projects. This position involves working closely with Layout Leads and Art Directors to develop layouts that enhance storytelling through visual elements. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of Maya and experience in the animation industry, with a focus on innovation and collaboration.

Formación

• Extensive knowledge of Maya required.
• 2-3 years of professional experience in animation.
• Strong proficiency in English.

Responsabilidades

• Create movie preview streams under the Director's guidelines.
• Design simple schematics for set and prop models.
• Define character animation blocking and camera movements.

Conocimientos

Maya

Lighting

English proficiency

Descripción del empleo

Madrid, Spain / Animation - Madrid – Layout / Full Time / Hybrid

Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling. While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different.

The Layout Artist generates the previsualization of the film and refines the final camera movements, in accordance with the established storytelling guidelines, working closely with the Layout Leads.

Responsibilities

• Work on the creation of the movie preview stream, according to the Director's guidelines and reporting to the Lead.
• Work with Layout Lead and Art Director to design and build simple schematics for set & prop models.
• Create a rough layout, defining a blocking of character animation and cameras, following the previously marked storytelling.
• Create the atmosphere of a scene including lighting effects and narrative.
• Ensure a proper breakdown of the scene as well as good management of their own work.
• Collaborate with other teams when necessary.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of Maya.
• 2-3 years of professional experience.
• 1 or more years of experience in the animation industry.
• Experience with Lighting will be a plus.
• Strong proficiency in the English language.

Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military / veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.

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