Previs/Layout Artist (Unreal)

Evil Eye Pictures is looking for an experienced 3D Previs Artist. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of professional experience in film, television and/or games, and a thorough understanding of previsualization and shot creation techniques. A level of technical knowledge combined with strong creative and visual instincts is critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating dynamic camera moves and blocking content to create previs animatics for cinematic sequences
• Working from script and storyboards to block out narrative in Unreal Engine which will drive production in other VFX departments
• Working with editorial to make content adjustments which further story in a clear, concise way
• Having an artistic eye and maintaining quality while executing work in an efficient manner

Requirements

• Must have experience creating layouts utilizing Unreal Engine
• 5 years of professional experience bringing content from script to previs to production for animation, games or visual effects
• Exceptional skills with camera design, composition, timing and character layout
• Ability to understand and implement cinematic camera techniques, such as focal adjustments and depth of field, to guide storytelling
• Experience working with bipedal characters including import and use of motion capture and keyframed animation
• Willingness to iterate and adapt content as new ideas are explored in the pre-production cycle
• Ability to work independently, problem solve on the fly, and collaborate efficiently across disciplines in a small, fast moving team

Good to have

• Experience with Motion Builder
• Experience with Adobe After Effects
• Knowledge of source control tools such as Perforce or Github

Additional Information

• Portfolio: Please include a link to a reel of your work when applying for this position.
• Location: This is a remote position supporting our Virtual Studio.
• Contract Duration: 06/10 - 08/07