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The Lead Layout Artist is responsible for leading the layout team and the story-telling, shot sequence continuity, and presentation as part of the VFX pipeline for feature film and/or high-level television. Utilizing assets from the modeling department and/or camera track from the matchmove department, they create a rough pass of the shot as a whole as well as packages necessary components for use in later departments. While camera animation and composition is the main objective, they may be required to create simple animation, lighting, and FX in order to convey key story points. Key Responsibilities Creates visually striking composition based on the shot description and/or storyboard Matches references such as previs and/or images Supplement shots with simple but convincing animation, lighting, and FX to aid story-telling Stitches plate-based shots into a full CG environment and vice versa Assembles the correct combination of assets in a shot for use in downstream departments Includes proof of scale and continuity in a virtual layout setup Debugs technical problems and escalate issues as needed Takes directions and applies notes from supervisors Qualifications Minimum five (5) years of layout experience in visual effects for feature films or television (required) Proven team leadership and supervision skills Bachelor&aposs degree or Diploma in the field of arts, film, and/or animation (preferred) Advanced software skills in Maya (required) Basic to Intermediate skills in 3ds Max, Photoshop, Shotgun, Nuke, and Scripting (preferred) Extensive skillset in-camera animation, staging, and set dressing Great sense of presentation via lighting, texturing, and/or FX Solid animation grounding for story-telling purposes Background or experience in traditional Fine Arts demonstrating a thorough understanding of framing and composition Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a team player with a great attitude Great eye for detail with excellent and consistent quality assurance Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision About Us Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 8 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich (will cease to operate by year&aposs end), Seoul, Mumbai and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar both within our workplace and throughout our industry. We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas. Eyeline Studios Eyeline Studios, our virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility. Learn more. Powered by Netflix Netflixs investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients. Come as you are We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications. Show more Show less

As a Feature Animation Editor at DNEG, you will play a crucial role in merging the requirements and responsibilities of VFX edit and Story edit. Collaborating closely with the Production team and Story editorial, your primary task will involve handling internal editorial tasks essential for the show, in coordination with an Assistant Editor. Your responsibilities will include managing ingest and client deliveries while maintaining a strong working relationship with the clients 1st Assist. You will oversee the maintenance of databases, ensuring that cut information is up to date and effectively communicated to the crew. Additionally, you will coordinate the team and the project, tracking all items and processes to ensure their accurate completion, while staying informed about the schedules and turnovers of the production. To excel in this role, you must possess proven experience in working within an Animation or VFX Editorial Department on high-end long-form productions such as TV or Feature Films. Proficiency in Avid Media Composer is essential, with knowledge of other non-linear editing platforms like Adobe Premiere and Final Cut considered a bonus. A good understanding of Film and HD video formats, frame rates, resolutions, and various video codecs is required. Experience in encoding, transcoding, ingesting, and conforming outputs from Avid is crucial, along with solid IT skills and Mac literacy. Moreover, you should have a strong creative eye to suggest cut developments and the ability to think quickly to address any challenging situations that may arise. Familiarity with editorial tools, the Animation process, VFX pipeline, shot tracking databases like Shotgun or Filemaker, and experience in cutting together boards and/or previs will be advantageous. While sound mixing awareness and temp foley recording are not mandatory, relevant experience in these areas would be beneficial. As the ideal candidate, you are organized, adept at multitasking, self-motivated, eager to acquire new skills, a good communicator, detail-oriented, a team player, and a problem solver. If you are looking to contribute to the creation of high-end animated feature films and be part of a dynamic and collaborative team at DNEG, we welcome you to apply for the Feature Animation Editor role and be a part of our exciting journey in bringing visions to life on the big screen.,

The Layout Artist is responsible for the story-telling, shot sequence continuity, and presentation as part of the VFX pipeline for feature film and/or high-level television. Utilizing assets from the modeling department and/or camera track from the matchmove department, you create a rough pass of the shot as a whole as well as packages necessary components for use in later departments. While camera animation and composition is the main objective, you may be required to create simple animation, lighting, and FX in order to convey key story points. Creates visually striking composition based on the shot description and/or storyboard. Matches references such as previs and/or images. Supplement shots with simple but convincing animation, lighting, and FX to aid story-telling. Stitches plate-based shots into a full CG environment and vice versa. Assembles the correct combination of assets in a shot for use in downstream departments. Includes proof of scale and continuity in a virtual layout set up. Debugs technical problems and escalates issues as needed. Takes directions and applies notes from supervisors. Qualifications: Three (3) to five (5) years of layout experience in visual effects for feature film or television (required). Bachelor's degree or Diploma in the field of arts, film, and/or animation (preferred). Advanced software skills in Maya (required). Basic to Intermediate skills in 3ds Max, Photoshop, Shotgun, Nuke, and Scripting (preferred). Extensive skillset in camera animation, staging, and set dressing. Great sense of presentation via lighting, texturing, and/or FX. Solid animation grounding for story-telling purposes. Background or experience in traditional Fine Arts demonstrating a thorough understanding of framing and composition. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a team player with a great attitude. Great eye for detail with excellent and consistent quality assurance. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. About Us: Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 8 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich (will cease to operate by year's end), Seoul, Mumbai, and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar both within our workplace and throughout our industry. We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning, and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas. Eyeline Studios: Eyeline Studios, our virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility. Learn more. Powered by Netflix: Netflix's investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients. Come as you are: We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.,

As a Production Coordinator at DNEG, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of high-end animated feature film projects. Your primary responsibility will involve supporting the production and supervision team to facilitate the accurate and efficient flow of information throughout the project. Your key tasks will include liaising with artists to ensure their understanding of work schedules, communicating relevant information to the production and supervision team, and managing the coordination of information and elements between different artists and departments. You will be expected to maintain databases with up-to-date element and shot statuses, coordinate dailies, take detailed notes, and oversee the flow of materials to and from the client. To excel in this role, you must possess proven experience as a Production Coordinator, proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), familiarity with database management (preferably Shotgun), knowledge of FTP software, and at least a Diploma or equivalent education. Additionally, your ability to adapt to new software quickly is essential. While not mandatory, it would be beneficial if you have knowledge of animation terminology and environments, HTML/Wiki skills, and familiarity with Filemaker. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is passionate about film, excels in delivering succinct and accurate communication, is highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated. You should be capable of remaining calm under pressure, meeting tight deadlines, adapting to changing circumstances, and showcasing initiative. A positive and can-do attitude will further contribute to your success in this role.,

The Production Coordinator at DNEG plays a crucial role in facilitating the smooth operation of high-end animated feature film projects by providing support to the production and supervision team. Your main responsibility will involve ensuring the accurate and efficient flow of information among artists, production team, and departments. Your duties will include guiding artists to understand their work schedules, communicating information to the production team, coordinating the exchange of information and elements between different teams, maintaining databases with up-to-date element and shot statuses, organizing dailies, taking detailed notes, and managing the flow of materials to and from clients. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, experience with databases like Shotgun, knowledge of FTP software, a diploma or equivalent education, and the ability to quickly grasp new software are essential requirements for this role. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with animation terminology and environment, HTML / Wiki skills, and knowledge of Filemaker. As a successful candidate, you should be passionate about film, possess excellent communication skills to convey information clearly and succinctly, demonstrate strong organizational skills, proactiveness, and self-motivation, remain composed under pressure while meeting tight deadlines, be adaptable to changing circumstances, show initiative, and maintain a positive, can-do attitude. DNEG is a globally renowned visual effects and animation company known for creating award-winning feature films, television shows, and multiplatform content. With over 9,000 employees spread across offices and studios in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, we embrace diversity as a key element of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment where every individual feels valued and included. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, please inform us, and we will strive to meet your needs. We are excited to welcome you to our team!,

Assists the Producers/Onsite Team by updating Production Information and Schedules Assists the Producers/Onsite Team by managing task assignments and priorities for the artists. Provides artists with support to enable them to complete assigned tasks Publishes client notes within studio project management system Managing incoming data, and outputting deliveries in a variety of methods Minimum Requirements: General graduation or College degree is must. 2+ years of experience in Client Servicing or similar profile with similar/digital industry Familiarity with Shotgun, MassTransit, and/or Aspera preferred Microsoft Project or equivalent experience preferred Experience working in a CGI environment preferred Able to work in rotational shift Excellent communication skill Oral and written Able to express and understand solutions and ideas for better Client Servicing Must be able to work as a Team