Cinematic Layout Artist (Junior / Regular / Senior) in Amsterdam

• You will work with scripts, storyboards and proprietary tools to establish character blocking, camera positioning and movement;
• You will create sequences that convey the story through the application of filmmaking principles;
• You will help Principal and Lead Animators to ensure outputs are stylistically consistent;
• You will maintain consistent and clean working practices within predefined file structures.

• You have prior industry experience creating cinematic pre-visualizations, layout and cameras for CG animation;
• You have an excellent working knowledge of Maya;
• You possess strong skills in cinematography and have a firm grasp of editorial fundamentals:    
  • You understand framing, composition and pacing, cinematic language and camera terminology;
  • You are a master of visual storytelling with a good understanding of how to convey action and drama.
• You have an understanding of Cinematic development, from previz through to final polish;
• You’re receptive to and will act on criticism and feedback. You can take, understand and apply direction, even if you might not personally agree;
• You have a realistic appraisal of your own strengths and weaknesses, and you’re constantly striving to improve. You keep abreast of all the latest technology, workflow tips and tools;
• You’re high on initiative, have great written and verbal communication skills, and know how to manage your time effectively.

• You have experience with Motion Builder;
• You have experience creating storyboards and previs;
• You have experience with other engines and toolsets such as Unity, Unreal, etc.

All applications must be supported with a reel showing off recent and relevant work required for this position.