Walt Disney Animation Studios has been combining the best in artistry and storytelling with cutting-edge technology to create stories and films with timeless appeal
Layout Artist
Lighters
Layout Artist
Walt Disney Animation Studios has been combining the best in artistry and storytelling with cutting-edge technology to create stories and films with timeless appeal. 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. Layout Artists stage and block the cameras and characters in virtual environments through a combination of skills both artistic and technical.
Walt Disney Animation Studios is seeking Layout Artists to join its studio in Burbank, CA.
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
Good working knowledge of the posing/animation of CG character
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 lighting
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:
Experience with EFX is a plus
Application Materials:
A reel of your recent / past Layout work that shows one or more sequences of shots in continuity. This is essential. Please include rough layout versions of your work.
A resume that details your recent / past work history
Lighters
We are seeking Lighters to join our Burbank, CA studio. Our Lighters are an integral part of the storytelling process, using their
keen eye to manipulate color and light to emphasize shifts of mood both subtle and dynamic. We are looking for artists who thrive in a
team environment. This includes the ability to share ideas and also to be open to ideas within the team.
Responsibilities:
Lighters are responsible for lighting, rendering, and compositing shots together with both character and environment renders into a
final frame until it meets the vision of the Director, Production Designer, Director of Cinematography: Lighting, and Lighting
Supervisors.
Lighters are expected to present shots in a dailies environment, effectively communicate issues regarding their shots, and deliver
top-notch work within production deadlines.
Requirements:
BA in Art, Digital Media, Computer Science, related field or equivalent experience Understanding of color, contrast, and lighting design
Notable production experience with 3D lighting and compositing
A strong visual sense and the ability to distinguish subtle differences that affect the matching of elements created in multiple mediumsn Working knowledge of a node-based compositing system (i.e. Shake or Nuke) required
Global illumination lighting such as V-Ray, Arnold or similar experience required
Strong in-depth knowledge of Unix and/or Linux
Strong problem solving skills and a good eye required
Ability to work in a collaborative environment, taking direction from the Director, Production Designer, Director of Cinematography:
Lighting, and Lighting Supervisors.
Visual examples of images exemplifying work in this area are requested for review. Additionally, please include a resume and reel
breakdown with your online profile.
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