Layout Artist Job at Walt Disney Company in New York

Layout Artist

Walt Disney Animation Studios has an exciting opportunity for Layout Artists to join the team at our Vancouver, BC studio. Layout Artists stage and block the cameras and characters in virtual environments through a combination of skills both artistic and technical. A central component of Disney's storytelling process is the work done in Layout. Layout transforms a film's art, storyboards, and assets into the shots that audiences around the world will see on the big screen.
Responsibilities

Executing the staging, blocking and camera work that makes up the foundation of a successful shot and sequence of shots throughout a film
Producing work (shots) in a fast-paced CG environment using Maya, Linux, and a suite of proprietary software
Working well with and as part of a team and across departments to produce world class Layout work that is highly consumable in our production's pipeline
Requirements

A good working knowledge of the principles of cinematic staging, blocking, and camera work
A good working knowledge of Maya and Linux is essential
Good camera animation skills
Must be able to work iteratively in a fluid and fast-paced environment, take direction easily, and be willing to participate as a member of a highly collaborative team
Experience with proxy modeling and lighting
Knowledge of editing and sequence development
Must be open to working and showing work from rough to finished layouts
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and/or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications

Good working knowledge of the posing/animation of CG characters
Experience with EFX is a plus
Application Materials

A reel of your recent and/or past Layout work that shows one or more sequences of shots in continuity. This is essential.
A resume that details your recent/ past work history and a reel breakdown if appropriate