Job description
A multi Oscar-winning creative studio, we have worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.
Who Are We
Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, episodic, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.
About the role
The Senior Layout TD is responsible for building/maintaining all elements that make up a shot so as to make it ready for the Animation department. This layout is used to setup/pre-visualise shots correctly before the beginning of animation and allow downstream CG departments to use as the foundation for shot construction. This is a 6-month contract with ideal ASAP start, and we’re open to remote candidates within the same or a similar time zone.
Camera/assets staging/blocking
Overseeing Previs and Postvis ingestion
Set up and maintenance of Conforms
Restaging of cameras and assets when needed
Element lists maintenance for animation
Overseeing Motion Capture Ingestion/distribution
Providing support for more junior artists
Requirements
Essential skills:
Strong Maya knowledge with excellent problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of the visual effects pipeline
Knowledge of Houdini
Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues in order to maintain continuity within the sequence
Strong demonstrable experience in sequence and shot composition
Good working knowledge of cinematography in a virtual environment
Excellent understanding of practical cameras and camera techniques
Excellent technical problem solving skills
Ability to work under pressure on potentially short turnaround times
Ability to take direction and feedback well from a supervisor
Desirable skills :
Previous experience of scene layout to match previz or storyboard reference
Previous experience in camera tracking and animation blocking is advantageous
Basic Mel and Python scripting is ideal but not required
Organisation skills and able to create tidy scenes for use in the rest of the pipeline
Excellent communication skills
Excellent organisation skills
Experience in using Dynamixyz or similar facial tracking software
Application Process
To apply, please complete the linked application form or submit your resume and portfolio to with the subject line: Senior Layout TD - Melbourne.
Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.
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Who can apply
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