2d Layout Artist

The SPA Studios, the Award-winning Feature Animation Studio is selecting talented and experienced 2d layout Artists for its next animated feature movie.

The 2d Layout Artist should be creative enough to develop and conceptualise ideas.

Creativity, an excellent compositing eye, accuracy and attention to detail are what we are especially looking for.

A 2D Layout Artist works under the supervision of the Head of Layout and is responsible for the implementation of assets and cameras in a scene. He creates a cinematic vision based on the storyboard and the animatics while preserving the original narrative style of the Director. The layout artist has an eye on quality, style and continuity, both visually and technically throughout the sequences

Responsibilities:

• Create scenes and shots by placing characters, props and environments according to the storyboard or previs
• Character blocking, gesture, eyelines and key poses to define their actions and movements and ensure scale is accurate
• Define camera angles and animate them, if applicable
• Adapt shot staging according to the composition
• Check the conformity and continuity of the sequences
• Execute the corrections requested by the Head of Layout and Director in a timely manner
• Organise work and prepare presentation elements for approval
• Communicate and seek information if necessary
• Adjustment of cameras in the animation stage when necessary
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Layout / Previs Artist in an animated feature film production environment and or TV animation production.
• Full understanding of a 2D (and 3D) Animation pipeline
• Have a good eye for image composition and a good knowledge of the use of cameras and audiovisual language
• Full understanding of perspective drawing, structural drawing and how it is applied to the Animation medium.
• Be a great team player and have excellent communication skills
• Be able to take directions and be willing to address constructive feedback. Also ability to suggest new options and provide solutions
• Understanding and following of the procedures and requirements of the studio production and pipeline
• English is a must as it is the language of the film.

• Softwares skills:

• Professional experience with Harmony Toon Boom is preferred.

• Professional experience with a 3d software, Blender is preferred.
• Professional experience with Adobe Photoshop