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About The Role

We are looking for a Layout Artist for our new feature film, with a keen eye for composition in Cinemascope. You will be part of a team of three artists completing layout for the entire feature, with the aim of creating a hilarious children's movie that is both heartwarming and exciting!
 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working from storyboards to create 3D layouts of scenes in Maya.
  • Collaborate closely with the Director to define camera movements and character placement which enhance the storytelling.
  • Follow show bible to ensure continuity and consistency.
  • Iterate and refine layouts based on creative feedback.
  • Deliver layout quota as per schedule and requirement for the show.
  • Collaborate with the modeling, lighting, and animation teams to make sure sequences integrate seamlessly in the production pipeline.
  • Assist in problem solving related to scene blocking, staging, and camera work.

About You

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Layout or Previz Artist producing high-level camera work for animation.
  • Strong understanding of camera composition, cinematography and storytelling techniques.
  • A keen eye for composition in Cinemascope.
  • Experience in CG camera animation and scene set-up.
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Maya
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Experience of translating storyboards to 3D.
  • Knowledge of traditional camera techniques and principles
Plusses:
  • 2D layout and staging experience
  • 2D animation skills

About Us

Qvisten is the leading animation studio in Norway and Scandinavia, with a reputation for creating compelling characters and stories across all platforms. Established in 1994, the studio has grown from a small attic with a few people, to a company with over 80 employees from all over the world, picking up a shelf full of Amandas, a Thea award, and many more along our journey!

At Qvisten we award and value both creativity, new technology and innovation. We use many different techniques at our studio, and we are always open to trying out new things - 3D, 2D, Unreel, Stop-Motion, AR, VR and different combination techniques. We make content for all platforms. 

We look for people who have expertise, passion, enthusiasm and attention to detail. We value and support a positive work environment here at the office, with several arrangements and events throughout the year. At Qvisten, you will be working alongside a diverse group of talents from around the world, creating stories and characters that inspire and engage the younger generations for years to come. 

OUR VISION:

To create positive, formative experiences for children and families by sharing stories with heart and humour that will remain with them for life

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