Senior Previs Artist – Expression of Interest
This position is based in the United States; applicants must already reside in the U.S.
A Previs Artist at Zoic Studios works closely with the Creative Director/VFX Supervisor and Camera Department Supervisor to explore and define shot and sequence concepts, helping establish the visual language of each project.
What You Will Do
- Design shots and sequences in 3D (Maya) based on scripts, storyboards, or creative kickoffs
- Apply strong camera composition and lensing to drive rough and final camera animation
- Source 2D/3D assets from internal depots or online resources, and build rough models, rigs, and shaders when more efficient
- Help manage previs asset depots by adding and updating assets
- Roughly animate objects, characters, and natural elements to communicate story intent
- Use lighting and simple atmospheric effects to establish mood
- Edit previs shots into sequences with rough pacing, occasionally matching audio cues or timeline constraints
- Work within pipeline constraints to allow easy conversion to production shot work
- Create tech-vis setups for on-set teams (camera lens, height, tilt/roll, distance to subject, set-build dimensions)
- Work at the fast pace typical of television timelines, keeping supervisors updated on estimates and goals
- Act as/assist a Layout Artist when previs demands are lighter, including:
- Building from and QC'ing tracking and matchmove work
- Framing plate cameras within CG environments
- Placing assets into practical environments
- Building environments using provided CG assets
- Performing camera takeovers from plate cameras
- Executing 2.5D projection work
Requirements / Software
- 5+ years of experience in Previs, Layout, or Animation in VFX for film/TV
- A recent demo reel demonstrating your experience
- Strong ability to interpret story through partial/full scripts, storyboards, and verbal kickoffs
- Deep knowledge of Maya - 3D animation, mocap, modeling, Viewport 2.0 lighting/effects
- Knowledge of real-world camera lensing, bodies, formats, and vocabulary
- Basic editing skills in Hiero, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, or After Effects
- Shotgun/Flow Tracker and Windows experience
- Experience with Unreal Engine, Houdini, and Nuke is a plus
- Ability to learn and contribute to existing pipelines
- Strong verbal communication skills; well organized and adaptable across shows and pipelines
- Willingness to attend dailies, present work, and receive feedback
- Interest in training/onboarding new artists
- Enthusiasm for learning new software, pipelines, and technology
Additional Information
- Pay: $50–60/hr, DOE
- Zoic does not cover relocation costs
- Zoic Studios U.S. participates in E-Verify
- This description covers basic requirements only; other duties may be assigned
- Due to application volume, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted
About Zoic
Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is VisualEvolution- we focusoneverypart of theprocess, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.
Are youlooking for your nextcreative and technical challenge?Come join our team!
Why Join Zoic?
- We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio
- We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques
- We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry
- We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds
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