Senior Layout Artist

Lever, Inc.; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydance is seeking a Senior Layout Artist in Madrid to lead previsualization for film projects. You will craft 3D space arrangements, translate storyboards into camera-ready layouts, and collaborate with artists to deliver cinematic Run-throughs that align with storytelling guidelines.

The role requires strong 3D animation skills, Maya experience, and an understanding of photography and composition. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred, with hybrid working arrangements in place.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in VFX or animation industries.
• 3+ years in the animation industry.
• Strong artistic or/and technical aptitude related to 3D animation.
• Knowledge of photography and storytelling.
• Experience in Maya and non-linear editors such as Premiere, Hiero or DaVinci Resolve.
• Unreal Engine experience is a plus.
• Spanish and English language skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Constructs shots in 3D space to provide a visual run-through of the sets.
• Communicates the story based on the storyboards and gives a cinematic aspect to the scenes.
• Aids in the rough layout of the scenes following the storyboards to show how the characters and environments appear on camera.
• Utilizes storyboard animatics to create 3D scenes through character blocking and acting.
• Applies the visuals provided by character design and modeling to create the rough layout of the scenes.
• Keeps up on current artistic methodologies and on technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment.
• Breaks down the scenes correctly and manages their own work.
• Works together with the team providing support, guidance and instruction in areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth.
• Follows the Supervisor’s and Lead's guidance.

Skills

3D animation

Camera blocking

Storytelling

Artistic vision

Leadership

Tools

Maya

Premiere

Hiero

DaVinci Resolve

Unreal Engine

Job description

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.

For more information on how we process your personal information, please review the Privacy policy located at https://privacy.paramount.com/recruitment-privacy-notice.

---

As a Senior Layout Artist, you will generate the previz of the film in accordance with the established storytelling guidelines to show how the characters and environments appear on camera.

Responsibilities

• Constructs shots in 3D space to provide a visual run-through of the sets.




• Communicates the story based on the storyboards and gives a cinematic aspect to the scenes.




• Aids in the rough layout of the scenes following the storyboards to show how the characters and environments appear on camera.




• Utilizes storyboard animatics to create 3D scenes through character blocking and acting.




• Applies the visuals provided by character design and modeling to create the rough layout of the scenes.

• Keeps up on current artistic methodologies and on technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment.




• Breaks down the scenes correctly and manages their own work.

• Works together with the team providing support, guidance and instruction in areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth.




• Follows the Supervisor’s and Lead's guidance.

Requirements

• 5+ years in VFX or animation industries.




• 3+ years in the animation industry.

• Strong artistic or/and technical aptitude related to 3D animation is a must.




• Knows how to use elements to stage camera blocking.




• Knowledge of photography and storytelling.




• Experience in Maya.




• Experience with non-linear editing tools such as Premiere, Hiero, DaVinci resolve...




• Unreal Engine experience is a plus.

• Linux experience is a plus.

• High English level desirable.




• Spanish desirable.

#Animation #LI-Hybrid

Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.