VFX Layout Artist

As a Layout Artist, you will be responsible for the story‑telling, shot sequence continuity, and presentation as part of the VFX pipeline. Utilizing assets from the modeling department and/or camera track from the matchmove department, you will create a rough pass of the shot as a whole as well as package necessary components for use in later departments.

• Create visually striking composition based on the shot description and/or storyboard
• Match references such as previs and/or images
• Supplement shots with simple but convincing animation, lighting, and FX to aid story‑telling
• Stitch plate‑based shots into a full CG environment and vice versa
• Assemble the correct combination of assets in a shot for use in downstream departments
• Include proof of scale and continuity in a virtual layout set up
• Debug technical problems and elevate issues as needed

• Three (3) to five (5) years of layout experience in visual effects for feature film or television (required)
• Advanced software skills in Maya
• Basic skills in 3ds Max, Photoshop, Shotgun, Nuke, and Scripting
• 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
• Great eye for detail with excellent and consistent quality assurance
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Come as you are

We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team.

We will only consider applicants based in British Columbia, or those willing to relocate. Reference: ECNJOBID- in the application.