Context

Mikros Animation is currently working on various full CG feature films, including Tiger's Apprentice (Paramount Feature Animation) directed by Carlos Baena and produced by Paramount Animation in Paris.  We are looking for Layout Match/Confo artists to join our great team!  

Job Description

The Tiger’s Apprentice is a well-balanced animated feature film. Filled with action and emotional moments, based on human AND creature performances.   Under the responsibility of the Supervisor and their Lead, the Layout Match/Confo artists bring a strong knowledge of a large production pipeline and are required to collaborate with various departments. 

Salary & Contract

• Location: Paris, 4th 
• Contract: Fixed-term contract
• Compensation: according to profile
• 75% Navigo refund upon presentation of a proof
• Restaurant Tickets = 9,35€/worked day
• Start date: Entries from January to Spring 2021  

Responsabilities

• Reconstructing Layout plans from the client with Mikros assets
• Ensure the validity of the plan (framing, casting, setdressing, duration, )
• Ensure the validity of the plans sent to downstream departments (Anim, Crowd, CFX, FX)
• Generate plans for the following departments
• Build plans for Lighting by gathering the elements of the upstream departments (Anim, FX, Rigging)
• Set up the plans to validate composition and decoration according to the customer's requests
• Ensure possible retouching of props (Modeling/Surfacing)
• Ensure the validity of the plans sent to the Lighting
• Ensures continuity problems are identified, corrected or escalated
• Resolve any problems or escalate to the appropriate department

Profile

Skills and experience required…  

• Great command of MAYA
• Good analysis and resolution of technical problems skills
• Good communication skills
• Curiosity, rigour and autonomy
• Patience and perseverance
• Good level of English

 Additionnal assets:  

• Animated feature experience
• TD experience
• Environment artist experience
• Lighting experience
• Layout experience
• Knowledge/understanding of Nuke, Houdini, Python, Katana
• A great team spirit