Company Description

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation creative studio. Providing filmmakers with top-tier animation and CGI services through a complete range of front and back-end creative services to bring unforgettable and stylized stories to life in every format, for every platform.

We provide end-to-end animation services, uniting industry-leading talent across our global network of creative studios located in Montreal and Paris.

We help filmmakers define and develop their vision from script to screen, making every project truly unique.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Rough/Final Layout Supervisor, the 3D Layout Artist is responsible for executing the staging, character blocking and camera work that makes up the foundation of a successful shot and sequence of shots throughout a film.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a sequence of shots at a master scene level via camera sequencer. Position characters, environments, props and temp VFX as required.
• Propose relevant camera lenses, angles and movements, in line with the director's vision.Strong character posing and blocking skills are essential.
• Responsible for maintaining continuity within the shots of an assigned sequence
• Must consistently deliver within the quality and time established by Production and the Layout Supervisor
• Provide strong artistic and technical expertise.
• Ability to follow directions and embrace change.
• Able to resolve camera and set dressing issues as the shots move through the pipeline

Qualifications

Required skills:

• Proficient knowledge in MAYA
• Have previous experience as a Layout Artist / Previs on animated films
• Strong storytelling skillsHave an eye for shot composition and staging
• Comfortable working in a LINUX environment
• A good understanding of camera lenses and how to effectively use them in film
• BilingualGood working knowledge of Flow Production Track (Shotgrid) and LinuxBasic modeling and lighting skills
• Experience in directing and/or editing is a plus

Optional skills:

• Scripting

• Rigging experience

• Animation

Additional Information

The person in this role will work closely with our Paris studio in a bilingual environment, as well as with international partners, talent, and clients. They will regularly interact with non-French-speaking stakeholders across various productions and strategic communications, in order to present and promote the creative and technical strengths of Mikros Animation on a global scale.

MIKROS ANIMATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mikros Animation complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.