Senior CG Artist - Previs

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The previs artist is a storyteller. From a storyboard and/or a script, he conceptualize whole shots and sequences to convey the director’s vision. Using 2D elements, 3D assets or live plates, he uses the cinema language to tell a story.

• Create high-level animatic sequences narrating a story for film, tv or advertisement; 
• Participate as a member of the team in the development of aesthetic and technical solutions to support the storytelling; 
• Create 2D and 3D assets necessary to the visualization process; 
• Create 3D animations for different types of objects, animals and characters; 
• Provide feedback to members of the production team; 
• Attends daily meetings ("dailies").

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a previs, 3D animation or VFX studio; 
• Ability to model, texture, rig and light optimized asset for real-time workflow in the maya viewport;; 
• Ability to stage action and design a shot aesthetically in the context of a sequence from a storyboard and/or script; 
• Good understanding of compositing and camera tracking; 
• Proficient with the following tools:
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Unreal/Quixel
  • Nuke
  • Autodesk Motionbuilder
  • Photoshop/Substance
• Possess a strong sense of composition, color, and knowledge of cinema language; 
• Technical knowledge of cameras and photography;
• Proficient in a Houdini is an asset;
• Team player; 
• Successfully takes direction from supervisor; 
• Have strong design skill; 
• Adapt quickly to a fast-pace production that evolves and change constantly.