Previs - Shot Creator/Animator (UK Based)

The Third Floor; London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Third Floor, a leading visualization studio, is seeking a Previs - Shot Creator/Animator to join its dynamic team in London. This role involves creating cinematic sequences and requires strong animation skills, proficiency in Autodesk Maya, and the ability to collaborate effectively with others. The successful candidate will work on high-profile projects while enjoying a creative and fun studio culture.

Qualifications

• Strong sense of composition, color, and animation timing required.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Maya is essential.
• Demo reel must showcase both character and camera layout/animation.

Responsibilities

• Create sequences of shots from storyboards or scripts.
• Establish character blocking and animate camera movement.
• Maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.

Skills

Animation Timing

Composition

Color Theory

Camera Movement

Team Collaboration

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Job description

The Third Floor is a visualization studio founded by artists, for artists. We offer a fun and creative culture where our talent can grow and thrive. From coffee Wednesdays to our learning and development opportunities, generous benefits, and more... we know your experience at TTF will be unlike any other studio! Check out our openings today!

If you do apply, please know we are excited to consider your application and appreciate your time. We are unable to reply to all candidates, but if we have questions or think you might be a good fit for the position, someone from recruiting will be in touch!

Previs - Shot Creator/Animator (UK Based)

THE THIRD FLOOR is the world’s leading visualization company with offices in Los Angeles and London, as well as on location with productions around the world. Since 2004, the studio has helped clients visualize and maximize content by producing computer-animated blueprints, known as “previsualizations”. The Third Floor is a fun, creative company founded by artists, for artists. We work on high-profile projects while maintaining a small studio culture. The company has won multiple Emmy and VES awards for its work. Recent projects include Avatar: The Way of Water, House of the Dragon, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, For All Mankind, Masters of the Air, among others.

A Previs - Shot Creator/Animator assembles elements, sets them in motion, and “films” them with virtual cameras to create cinematic sequences that represent the creative blueprint. Nearly any aspect of a shot can be tweaked instantly to improve composition or timing. Working with the previs supervisor, previs shot creators produce shots and sequences that support the director's vision through camera movement, lenses, composition, staging, lighting, and editing.

Project-Based, Full-Time, Remote Position. Must be located in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities:

• Create sequences of shots from storyboards or scripts to enhance storytelling.
• Possess a strong sense of composition, color, and animation timing.
• Establish character blocking, camera positioning, and animate camera movement.
• Create realistic and compelling character animation following the 12 principles of animation.
• Animate creatures, props, and vehicles.
• Understand cinematic language, camera terminology, and use effects like motion blur and depth of field to create realism.
• Clean up and enhance mocap animation.
• Maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Understand shot continuity to guide shot creation.
• Work well in a team and take direction effectively.
• Adapt quickly to changes and new ideas.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Maya.

Requirements:

• Include your resume, demo reel or portfolio link (with password if needed), and a detailed breakdown of your demo reel or contribution with your application.
• Your demo reel should showcase both character and camera layout/animation.
• Willingness to travel is a plus, as previs shot creators may work at various production locations for major studio clients. This is a great opportunity to work on-site with industry leaders!