Lead Previs Artist - Hybrid Cinematic Shot Architect

The Walt Disney Company; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international entertainment company is seeking a Lead Previz Artist to oversee the artistic and technical standards for the Previz team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading teams and a deep understanding of camera animation and cinematography. This hybrid role requires in-person collaboration at the designated location two days a week with a strong emphasis on creativity and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Previs, Post-vis, or Layout Artist with lead experience on 5 shows.
• Strong understanding of cinematography and film terminology.
• Experience with motion capture integration.
• Highly motivated and proactive with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set aesthetic standards for shots and sequences.
• Oversee modeling, texturing, and asset preparation.
• Produce Techvis for real-world shooting.
• Collaborate on tools and scripts for efficiency.
• Handle troubleshooting of shots and assets.

Skills

Camera animation

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Film grammar

Cinematic shot composition

Proficiency in Maya

3D modeling and texturing

Tools

Maya

Blender

Substance Painter

ZBrush

Nuke

DaVinci Resolve

Houdini

Linux

Google Suites

Job description

An international entertainment company is seeking a Lead Previz Artist to oversee the artistic and technical standards for the Previz team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading teams and a deep understanding of camera animation and cinematography. This hybrid role requires in-person collaboration at the designated location two days a week with a strong emphasis on creativity and problem-solving skills.