Animator/Shot Creator

NVIZ · May 2021

Department: Visualisation
Location: London
Reports to: Head of Visualisation

Job Description:

Using a variety of techniques to compose and animate sequences, delivering high quality storytelling animations, and well composed shots to a client brief
Motions studies of keys assets, animation cycles, body mechanics, performance with a realistic style, keyframe posing
Creating shots and sequences from storyboards and/or script pages to enhance story
Animating of cameras, creatures, props, and vehicles through both key-frame animation and utilizing motion capture data
Creating techvis for onset reference and postvis following a shoot
Scene layout with asset environments, position and timing of assets and camera layout
Basic FX animation

Requirements:

3+ years production experience in a VFX, visualisation, or games environment
Able to work at one of the major UK film studios (work may be based in Soho, or at the UK studios – all based within the M25)
Comprehensive knowledge of animation in Maya including use of animation layers
Knowledge of geometry caching
Understanding of cinematic language and its application to: composition, framing, timing, lighting and colour
Understanding of physical limits in real-world cinematography
Basic knowledge of physical shoot setups, and familiarity with on-set equipment
Team orientated and able to take direction from Supervisor
Adaptable and flexible and accepting of changes
Good communication and organisational skills
Creative problem solver with good attention to detail
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines, whilst maintaining high quality results
Experience with the following are desirable:

Unreal Engine
Basic particle animation
Generalist 3d skills i.e. simple modelling / texturing
Virtual camera systems
Motion Capture Suits

Please send your CV to recruitment@nviz-studio.com specifying “Animator/Shot Creator” within the subject line.
Online showreels and links to websites are welcome. Please also include a shot breakdown showing specifically what your role entailed per shot/sequence.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.