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Experience Experience

Philadelphia, PA

Layout Artist

Philadelphia, PA

Jerde, Maggio and Leannon

Philadelphia, PA

Layout Artist

Responsible for helping establish the cinematic staging and camera positioning as directed by the film's director
Provide technical set-up of shots for downstream production departments
Organize work and prepare presentation elements for approval
Establish character blocking, camera positioning and animate camera movement
Work should demonstrate a strong emphasis on visual storytelling including staging, composition, and editing
Enjoy working in teams and is good at following direction
Willing to work flexible hours (including nights and weekends) and/or overtime on short notice

Detroit, MI

Rough Layout Artist

Detroit, MI

Abernathy-Spencer

Detroit, MI

Rough Layout Artist

Help guide the pre-visualization and layout work flow, tool and pipeline development with input and testing
May create rough pre-visualization models and environments to facilitate animatic work
Work with existing storyboards, recreate and/or enhance story through cinematic layout of shots
Create an animatic interpretation of the story reel
Establish character blocking, camera positioning, and camera movement animation
Collaborate with the Editorial department to incorporate animatic work into the production reel
Work in pre-visualization and layout on lighting, effects, rough character animation/blocking, camera motion, and rough editing

present

New York, NY

Senior Layout Artist

New York, NY

Reichel-Grant

present

New York, NY

Senior Layout Artist

present

Work with R&D to develop and suggest tools
Evaluate artists work to set and maintain quality standards
Using Maya, assisted by internal tools and python scripts, translate previz scenes into scenes ready for animation
Responsible for creating sequences of CG shots that convey the story-line, ensuring the vision of the director and layout supervisor
Organize and manage assets, and work closely with programmers to develop, improve, or fix tools that not only serve the layout department, but the cinematics department as a whole
Support animation at various stages, managing layouts, caching and assembling characters with look variants, and rendering for review
Overcome technical issues (day to day problem solving), in conjunction with R&D and the CG Supervisor

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Aesthetic Quality

Portland State University

Bachelor’s Degree in Aesthetic Quality

Skills Skills

Have a strong working knowledge of Maya (knowledge of XSI a plus)
Excellent problem solving skills including the ability to work under tight deadlines
Have an excellent attention to detail
Good written and oral communication skills including strong interpersonal skills
Ability to learn pipeline and workflow quickly
Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and applications
Strong leadership skills
Excellent time management and communication skills
Knowledge of Maya and Nuke
Ability to train and coach artists in layout techniques and best practice

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Junior Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Large format output, trimming and installing
Indesign Layout up to mechanical
General studio tasks (scanning, image searches, etc.)

Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Establish character blocking, camera positioning and animate camera movement
Provide technical set-up of shots for downstream production departments
Reel containing examples of work done in a 3D computer graphics environment and which includes entire sequences where you were responsible for all of the layout work
Work should demonstrate a strong emphasis on visual storytelling including staging, composition, and editing
Animated or live-action personal projects and/or short films are encouraged, if available
Bachelor’s Degree in Film, Animation, or Fine Arts recommended, though not required

Senior Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Responsible for creating sequences of CG shots that convey the story-line, ensuring the vision of the director and layout supervisor
Tracks shots and their progress throughout the layout process and along the pipeline to final render
Interact with production, supervisors, and team / peers in order to problem solve and share information related to shows and assigned tasks
Accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines; participates in dailies, rounds, and team reviews of work in progress

Layout Artist VFX Feature Film Resume Examples & Samples

Work within a small team of layout artists under the oversight of a department supervisor
Be responsible for helping establish the cinematic staging and camera positioning as directed, for some full CG shots
Ability to pose and/or roughly animate characters and objects with good sense of timing
Ability to work within a production schedule, delivering shots and/or sequences
Ability to provide the technical set-up of shots to departments further down the production pipeline
Display a strong reel that shows examples of layout and/or previz work
Have experience with full CG sequences
Have experience in VFX Layout and/or previz
Possess excellent organizational and verbal communication skills
Have a strong working knowledge of Maya and some experience with Nuke
Ability to multi-task, prioritise and problem solve

Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Provide art director/design support to all agency departments when needed
General studio tasks (scanning, image searches, etc)
Possibly some mechanical building/production tasks

Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Stage all shots in line with the VFX Supervisor/Directors creative vision
Overcome technical issues (day to day problem solving), in conjunction with R&D and the Layout Lead
3+ years’ of Layout experience with high end film
Knowledge of Maya and Nuke
Understanding of sequences versus shots
Ability to troubleshoot and deal with competing priorities and projects

Rough Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Establish character blocking, camera positioning, and camera movement animation
Ensure that the vision of the Director and Art Director are incorporated, communicating to incorporate stylistic choices for the film where possible
Work with existing storyboards, recreate and/or enhance story through cinematic layout of shots
Pre-visualize the look of the film - characters, locations, effects, look - in collaboration with the Art Department
Pre-visualize and layout sequences of shots that convey the story based on storyboards, story reel, and/or script pages
Model, surface, and rig pre-visualization and layout models, characters, environments, and effects
Optimize assets and scenes for realtime interactive playback
Active participant at camera capture session capturing camera motion
Work in pre-visualization and layout on lighting, effects, rough character animation/blocking, camera motion, and rough editing
Motion edit, motion capture, and keyframe animation of characters
Deliver shot data to Final Layout Department that meet the needs of production
Experience with motion capture based pre-visualization workflow
Expertise in Autodesk Maya, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Adobe Photoshop
Expertise with editing software
Moderate to advanced modeling, surfacing, and rigging skills
Moderate to advanced skills in effects animation

Senior Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Communicate with downstream departments to ensure the setup enables artists to complete their work in the most effective manner
5+ years’ of Layout experience with high end film
Ability to adapt matchmove cameras/data fit for environment or sequence context
Thorough understanding of traditional art skills (Form, architecture, anatomy, topology, color theory) and how to apply those skills in a digital medium
Excellent attention to detail when finalizing, approving or quality controlling layouts
Ability to communicate with downstream departments to assess needs
Knowledge of Houdini is a plus
Experience with LINUX/UNIX

Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Communicate the creative brief and real-world references from the VFX Supervisor and Director to the Layout team
Determine the broad creative approach, in conjunction with the VFX Supervisor
Evaluate artists work to set and maintain quality standards
Assist members of the Layout team to learn and grow their skills to meet their career aspirations
Work with Layout team, as required, to maintain continuity; as well as, support other departments to ensure information is communicated down the pipeline
Experience managing large datasets
Ability to train and coach artists in layout techniques and best practice
Strong understanding of sequences versus shots
Ability to teach new techniques and apply new approaches to push layout to the next level

Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Strong skills in layout, cinematography and editorial fundamentals are required
Good understanding of character posing and camera weight
Basic understanding of modeling and lighting
Passion for film
Knowledge of Maya is preferable
A minimum of two years film or television experience
Degree/diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience an asset
Able to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas
Able to multi-task and prioritize
Thrive in a high pressure, deadline oriented environment
Enjoy working in teams and is good at following direction

Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Create sequences of shots that convey the story-line ensuring the vision of the director and layout supervisor
Interact with production, supervisors and team / peers in order to problem solve and share information related to show / assigned tasks
Low poly modeling
Blueprint critical set dressing based on artwork to achieve the desired aesthetic
Basic character, camera, and FX creation and animation
Some rigging
Motion capture data administration

Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Establish the composition, character staging and camera movement for each shot
Pose and animate characters simply and effectively to help convey the intent of a shot
Able to design and structure shots in continuity to help best tell the story
Provide clean technical set-up of shots for downstream production departments
3-5 years of experience as a Layout Artist on animated feature, or cinematographer on live action feature
Understand basic concepts of character animation and character posing
Have good communication and problem-solving skills
Camera polish experience a plus
Be able to deliver on schedule, working efficiently under pressure

Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Work within a team of layout artists under the supervision of a layout supervisor
Responsible for helping establish the cinematic staging and camera positioning as directed by the film's director
Ability to pose and/or roughly animate characters
Ability to work within a production schedule, delivering shots and/or sequences to the editorial department
Ability to provide the technical set-up of shots to departments further down the production pipeline (e.g. Animation)
Be open to direction and have the ability to embrace change
Display a strong reel that shows examples of work done in a 3d computer generated environment, ideally on a cg animated movie or television production. Within the reel there should be examples of entire sequences not just single clips. Where possible a storyboard animatic, followed by layout and then through to final finished film clips
Demonstrate a strong understanding of visual story telling including staging, composition and editing
Have a strong working knowledge of Maya (knowledge of XSI a plus)
Have an excellent attention to detail
Be willing to learn, and contribute to the success of the team and the project
Have previous experience working on a CG animated feature or television program

Pre Vis / Rough Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Create an animatic interpretation of the story reel
Ensure that the vision of the Director and Art Director are incorporated
May create rough pre-visualization models and environments to facilitate animatic work
Collaborate with the Editorial department to incorporate animatic work into the production reel
Help guide the pre-visualization and layout work flow, tool and pipeline development with input and testing
Pre-visualize and layout sequences of shots that convey the story based on storyboards, story reel and/or script pages
Model, surface and rig pre-visualization and layout models, characters, environments, and effects
Optimize assets and scenes for real time interactive playback
Plan and prepare motion capture and camera capture sessions
Active participant at virtual shoots capturing motion capture data
Motion edit motion capture and keyframe animation of characters
Collaborate with the Editorial department to incorporate material into the production reel
Deliver shot data to Final Layout Department that meet the need of production
Communicate with Production Designer and Art Director to incorporate stylistic choices for the film where possible
Communicate with downstream departments to find solutions that facilitate the production process
3 years of computer graphics pre-visualization production experience
Experience with motion capture based pre-visualization work flow
Expertise in Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Motion Builder, Adobe Photoshop
Moderate to advance modeling, surfacing and rigging skills
Moderate to advance skills in effects animation
Film background or education a plus

BC D Tracking, MM & Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Proficient in SynthEyes and 3D Equalizer
Knowledge of Maya, Nuke
Flexible work hours & schedule

Rough Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Create sequences of shots that convey the story through the application of traditional filmmaking principles in a 3D computer graphics environment
Experience using the following tools/technologies: Maya, Motion Builder, Photoshop, motion capture based pre vis workflow, and editing software
Experience with moderate to advance modeling, surfacing and rigging skills as well as effects animation

Vancouver Matchmove / Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor’s in a related field preferred
3+ years film or TV experience
Typically has experience as an artist, animator or camera operator
Skills in modeling, animation, camera composition and cinematography
Demo reel required
Proficiency in UNIX and expertise in Maya or equivalent 3D package required
Experience with Python scripting, photography, character animation and compositing desired

Layout Artist / Animator Resume Examples & Samples

Establish composition, character staging and camera movement; this includes story driven cinematics as well as interactive elements of gameplay that require cinematic presentation
Assisting the Art Director, Animation Lead, and Design Department to achieve the best possible fusion of storytelling, aesthetics, and work naturally within the flow of the game
Work with established pipelines and procedures for game art production, and help identify additional processes and art tools necessary to do so efficiently
Create and integrating FBX or MA camera assets into the game engine
Edit motion capture data for cinematics
3-5 years of experience as a Layout Artist / Animator on an animated feature, or cinematographer on live action feature
3+ years of experience in the games industry
Proven artistic skills in cinematography, including a strong sense of composition, staging, and camera language
Expert with concepts of character animation and experience in Motion Capture
Expert in Maya, Motion Builder
Be organized and technically proficient
Be able to take direction and be willing to address constructive feedback
BA/BFA or equivalent professional video-game cinematics, animation, film, or television post-production experience
Attention to detail and experience solving technical problems
Interest in sports
Strong Time management skills with a proven ability to focus on priorities, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Drawing and Storyboarding

Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Organize and manage assets, and work closely with programmers to develop, improve, or fix tools that not only serve the layout department, but the cinematics department as a whole
Work with artists, programmers, leads, supervisors, directors, and production staff on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing the needs of each and ensuring communication between them
Online Demo Reel

Senior Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Using Maya, assisted by internal tools and python scripts, translate previz scenes into scenes ready for animation
Support animation at various stages, managing layouts, caching and assembling characters with look variants, and rendering for review
Add or adjust shot set dressing, crowd cycles, static character poses, and continuity changes
Fill in any additional gaps, and catch and solve technical and artistic problems revealed through assembly that are not handled by other departments or through typical pipeline procedures

BC D Tracking, MM & Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

3+ years of object tracking experience on television or feature production
Must be able to do manually track and matchmove
Layout experience a plus
Excellent knowledge of camera lenses & photography

Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience as an artist, animator, or camera operator
Ability to reproduce exact camera moves within a computer environment
Understanding of photography and the effects of different lenses on perspectives
Good written and oral communication skills including strong interpersonal skills
Experience in gathering information on location for Matchmovers is a plus
Advanced knowledge of UNIX, Softimage, Maya and/or XSI
Must have a willingness to learn new tools, proven ability to be detail-oriented and to work efficiently within a production environment
Excellent problem solving skills including the ability to work under tight deadlines

Page Production / Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Three to five years’ experience designing and producing for catalogs, direct mail, signage, retail inserts, etc
Knowledge of creating and working with templates and style sheets; including page formatting of copy, placing photos and artwork; producing multiple versions
Proficiency in Macintosh-based Quark and Adobe CS Design and Production Suites
Knowledge of steps required for the print process and an understanding of production methods to ensure designs can be produced for print delivery
Portfolio samples required

Layout Artist Resume Examples & Samples

Interpret and conceptualize the film script according to the Supervisor’s instructions
Create scenes and shots by place characters, props and environments according to the storyboard/previz
Put the characters in key poses to define their actions and movements
Place tracked cameras and geometries properly in 3D space according to the live actions plate
Define camera angles and animate them, if applicable
Adapt shot staging according to the composition
Check the conformity and continuity of the sequences
Maintain timing and production quotas given by the Production
Execute the corrections requested by the Supervisor and the Director by showing an analytic mind
Organize work and prepare presentation elements for approval
Communicate and seek information if necessary
Maintain good team dynamics

Layout Artist Senior Resume Examples & Samples

Apply client notes to all layouts with minimal guidance
Breakdown previs or 2D story board into 3D shots or sequences
Overcome technical issues (day to day problem solving), in conjunction with R&D and the CG Supervisor
Set up data to maximize throughput
Work with R&D to develop and suggest tools
Experience with managing large datasets
Senior level knowledge in Maya and Nuke
Ability to learn pipeline and workflow quickly
Ability to help with bidding; determine the timeframe and scope required for each project