About the role
Company Profile
DIGIC is a 20-year-old, Annie Award winning animation studio based in Hungary that has made its reputation with its high-end 3D animation for feature films and commercials within the video game industry. The studio is best known for creating fine details, realistic characters, and world-class rendering in the production of animated shorts.
Role Overview
The studio is seeking an experienced Camera Layout | Previs Artist to join their award-winning team. Remote work is available.
Responsibilities
- Creating animatic shots
- Creating and editing layouts
- Managing mocap based animations
- Asset and character animation
- Shot framing/composition based on the director's instructions and the references received
Essential Skills
- At least two years of professional experience as Previs/Layout artist
- Good sense of composition and pacing
- Film Basics
- Character animation skills
- Proactive personality and flexibility
- Advanced knowledge of Maya and Unreal Engine, or at least one of the softwares
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- English knowledge
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of formal cinematography
- Feature film/Feature animation experience
- Production experience in film school
- Experience in other areas such as setup, composite, or storyboard
What We Offer
- Opportunity to join the freelancer pool and build a long-term cooperation
- A fun, creative, international, and inclusive environment
- Opportunities for personal and artistic growth
- A wide variety of projects
- Access to experienced co-workers that collaborate and share knowledge
Application Requirements
Candidates must answer the following questions in the "Other notes" section of the application form:
- Are you willing to relocate to become a full-time employee, or are you only interested in freelancing / remote work?
- While DIGIC sometimes has short-term projects to offer, they prefer working with artists for a longer period. What are your preferences and for how long could you be available to work with us?
Salary/Fee Request Instructions
- Freelancer applications: Provide your gross daily fee in € based on an 8-hour workday.
- Employee applications: Provide your desired monthly net salary in Hungarian Forints (HUF).
- Include the currency of the request for clarity.