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DreamWorks Feature - Previs Artist

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Full-time Remote 4d ago

Location:

Glendale, CA, US

Company:

DreamWorks Animation is a leading producer of high-quality animated films and series, known for storytelling and creativity.

Summary:

The Previs Artist is responsible for pre-visualizing sequences in a 3D graphics environment, collaborating with various departments. Candidates should have a degree and extensive experience in computer graphics production.

Requirements:

Hard Skills: Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Motion Builder, Adobe Photoshop, editing software

Credentials: bachelors-degree

Experience: 3 years of computer graphics pre-visualization production experience

Job Description:

Job Description

“What would you say you do here?”

  • 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

  • Establish character blocking, camera positioning, and animate camera movement

  • Build an animatic interpretation of the story reel

  • Ensure that the vision of the Director and Art Director are incorporated into the film where possible

  • Work with existing storyboards, recreate and/or enhance story through cinematic layout of shots

  • May create rough pre-visualization models and environments to facilitate animatic work

  • Collaborate with the Editorial department to incorporate materials and animatic work into the production reel

  • Help guide the pre-visualization and layout work flow, tool and pipeline development with input and testing

  • Model, surface, and rig pre-visualization and layout models, characters, environments, and effects

  • Optimize assets and scenes for real-time interactive playback

  • If applicable, be an active participant at motion capture shoots

  • Work in pre-visualization and layout on lighting, effects, rough character animation/blocking, camera motion, and rough editing

  • Edit motion capture and keyframe animation of characters

  • Deliver shot data to Final Layout Department

  • Communicate with downstream departments to find solutions that facilitate the production process

Qualifications

“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

  • 3 years of computer graphics pre-visualization production experience

  • Expertise in programs such as Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Motion Builder, Adobe Photoshop

  • Expertise with editing software

  • Moderate to advanced modeling, surfacing and rigging skills

  • Moderate to advanced skills in effects animation

“What can I offer?”

  • Film background and/or film education

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-DreamWorks worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Salary Range: $78,312 - $110,000