Lead Layout Artist (Game Art)

TL;DR

Lead Layout Artist (Game Art): Leading the layout team and responsible for story-telling, shot sequence continuity, and presentation as part of the VFX pipeline for feature film and/or high-level television. Focus on creating visually striking compositions, supplementing shots with animation, lighting, and FX, and assembling the correct combination of assets for downstream departments.

Location: Must be based in Seoul or surroundings, or those willing to relocate.

Company

hirify.global is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality by blending filmmaking with breakthrough technologies.

What you will do

• Create visually striking compositions based on shot descriptions and storyboards.
• Match references such as previs and images.
• Supplement shots with simple but convincing animation, lighting, and FX to aid story-telling.
• Assemble the correct combination of assets in a shot for use in downstream departments.
• Debug technical problems and escalate issues as needed.
• Take directions and apply notes from supervisors.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of layout experience in visual effects for feature films or television.
• Proven team leadership and supervision skills.
• Advanced software skills in Maya.
• Extensive skillset in-camera animation, staging, and set dressing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a team player with a great attitude.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in the field of arts, film, and/or animation.
• Basic to Intermediate skills in 3ds Max, Photoshop, Shotgun, Nuke, and Scripting.
• 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.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling.
• Committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application.
• Receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.