Pay Rate: $40
Location: Vancouver BC
Job Type: Contract
Location: Downtown Vancouver - Hybrid
Duration: 18 Months
IFG is on the search for a Layout Artist to support our client's team. Our client is a global trillion-dollar tech company, at the forefront of cutting-edge technology.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Cinematics Director and various departments of the Game Team.
- Pre-visualize Scenes in Maya and Unreal using concepts/script/storyboards.
- Motion Capture Session preparation and support.
- Technical Layout of real time scenes in Motion Builder, Maya and Unreal.
- Editing with audio using Premiere and Unreal.
- Final Camera polish
- Create and support seamless transitions between gameplay and cinematics.
- Tell stories and convey emotions through cinematic cameras, bring creative solutions to strengthen the scenes.
- To adopt a deep understanding of the proprietary tools and process used on the layout team and build upon that foundation.
- To foresee layout production needs and communicate tool requests effectively.
- To work with production on dependencies, estimates and scheduling.
- Effectively train and mentor new layout artists as needed.
- Must have 3-5+ years of experience in video games, film/television or equivalent.
- Art-related degree and/or comparable professional experience.
- In-depth understanding of cinematic language, including strong emotional storytelling through staging, composition and editing.
- Solid knowledge of camera lenses and traditional principles of cinematography.
- Experience working with Motion Capture.
- Comprehensive understanding of the principles of animation.
- Ability to offer creative problem-solving ideas to cinematics related content.
- Ability to organize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Must have good working knowledge of Maya, Motion Builder and Premiere.
- Scripting skills in Maya and Motion Builder along with a passion for creating tools to assist workflow a plus.
- Unreal Engine or other game engine experience a plus.
- Animation, Rigging, and Video Editing experience a plus.
IFG is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
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