JOB SUMMARY

The Layout Artist creates the line art of the location for use in production. These backgrounds may be interiors or exteriors based on the shot provided in the animatic/storyboard, background keys, and instructions from the department lead.  

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interprets the given materials such as storyboard and animatic using correct perspective and makes everything work from scene to scene.
• Incorporates geometric shapes into a design to create a visually interesting composition with varying depths and dimensions.
• Adapts the correct size relationships to the background being designed
• Ensures that each layer is properly separated.  
• Creates the extension of elements or background keys
• Assimilates shapes like sphere, cube, and cove for depth.
• Coordinates with his/ her team and department head
• Collaborates with the team while giving and receiving constructive feedback

REQUIREMENTS

A. Competencies

• Layout line art using digital software
• Basic understanding of proper Layout set-up
• Stress Tolerance
• Good drawing skills
• Initiating Action
• Contributes to Team Success
• Good and consistent Work Standards
• Client Focus/Customer Centric
• Adaptable in working with different genres

‍B. Motivational Fit

• Interest/passion for animation, design, location, and art.
• Detail-oriented
• Openness for continued learning (new technology, style, process, platform)
• Willingness for challenging work (possible long hours, deadlines, etc)
• Fulfillment for high quality work
• Working in a team

C. Knowledge Areas

• Good understanding of Layout principles, Landscape illustration and Staging and Composition
• Digital software
• Adult learning principles
• Basic understanding of the animation process

D. Work Experience  

• At least 1 year animation work experience in layout
• Animation work experience in TV, movies, commercial, video game production studios and/or ad agency
• Has worked in a team on time-bounded projects
• Diploma or degree in animation, media arts, graphic design, fine arts, architecture or related field

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*Also, as of now, we are not accepting internships. Any internship application will be placed in our library, and we will contact you when we open the studio for internships.