Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Layout Artist • UK

Company: The Mill

UK

Job DescriptionThe Role The Digital Cinematographer will be responsible for creating camera composition, staging, and blocking, and shot layouts for Game Cinematics and other full CG projects. They will collaborate closely with Directors, Clients, and other creatives to achieve and enhance their creative vision. Candidates must demonstrate the fundamentals of visual storytelling through movement, framing, and composition. This role involves hands-on work using traditional VFX workflows, Realtime DCCs, and Virtual Production, depending on the project's requirements. The Cinematographer will collaborate closely with the Mill’s Directors, Animators, Previz, and Layout artists but should also be capable of working independently.This role directly reports to the Heads of CG at the Mill LA. Additionally, they will work closely with the Mill’s India office when handling large projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of cameras, lenses, and cinematography both in practical applications and within CG contexts. They will assume the role of lead artist and/or supervisor based on the project's scale. Comfort with using a VFX Production Pipeline, providing constructive notes, and receiving internal and external feedback is crucial.Experience with real-time engines is highly desirable, specifically in Unreal Engine, Unity, and Frostbite. DetailsLocal Report: LA Head(s) of CGWorks With: Directors, Creative Directors, CG Supervisors, VFX Supervisors, CG HODs, CG Artists, Producers, and Coordinators Responsibilities:Create and supervise shot framing, blocking, and layout for full CG projects.Work within a VFX or Realtime Pipeline using both hand animation and virtual production/mocap.Exceptional understanding of various cameras, lenses, and compositionWork efficiently and navigate a fast-paced environmentWork with CG and Realtime artists to achieve high quality final imagesParticipate in meetings with teams in LA and IndiaCollaborate with Directors, Creative Directors, CG Supervisors, VFX Supervisors, and HODs to ensure that all work being delivered meets high level expectations and specific project needs.