Previz & Layout Artist

at  Brown Bag Films

Brown Bag Films, Dublin Studio is currently looking for our next Previz and Layout Artist!
Who are we?

At Brown Bag Films, we live by our motto; We Love Animation®. We also are

• One of the top-performing animation studios operating worldwide
• Creators of well-loved cartoons for kids and grownups in a fast-paced & energised environment
• Award-winning dog lovers, artists, charity activists, amateur boxers (!), tech gurus, and extraordinary teammates
• Pencil wielding, spreadsheet loving, people-focused do-ers who are passionate about their work

About the role:
Our next Previz and Layout Artist will interpret the 2D animatics and create 3D cinematic layout sequences. Translate the 2D Designs into simple and clean pre-visualization geometries to establish the scale, size, and functionality for the key story points.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Requirements, knowledge and experience:

• Good understanding of creating shot viz that meet story and staging purposes.
• Good understanding of camera lens, composition.
• Good sense of pacing and timing in Animation.
• Good experience working as a Layout artist or similar position) in either broadcast or feature film work.
• Experience working in CG Layout pipeline (Desirable) with asset tracking systems (e.g. Shotgun)
• Good working knowledge of animation principles and Camera set up.

Key responsibilities:

• Producing previz key animation sequences with an emphasis on camera, staging, timing and functionality of a sequence.
• Collaborating with the Directors to create sequence layout and location blocking.
• Creating shipment notes to effectively direct the external studios on cameras and layout of episodes in production.
• Reviewing camera work in blocking/layout passes delivered from the external studios and ensuring that the outsource partners have clear direction.
• Providing regular progress updates to Production and Layout Department Supervisor (Team Lead) on any technical/workflow bottlenecks within that project’s layout schedule.