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Unreal Previs and Layout Supervisor

Atomic Cartoons
Location
Vancouver
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Unreal Previs
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Prior Previs/Layout experience in an animation production setting (series or feature)
  • Strong proficiency and experience with Unreal Engine
  • Knowledge of and experience with Maya
  • Strong working knowledge of 3D software packages and pipelines including Unreal, Maya, Katana, Houdini, Nuke
  • Excellent verbal, written, and e-social communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time-management and organizational skills
Nice to have
  • Knowledge of various ray-based rendering engines, such as Renderman and Arnold
  • Ability to write/understand code and assist in tool/pipeline R&D development
  • Experience using Flow (FKA Shotgrid) for production tracking, submitting and publishing
What the job really is

As the Unreal Previs and Layout Supervisor at Atomic, you will oversee the Previs and Layout processes for an animated project, leading a team of artists and collaborating closely with various departments to ensure high-quality production. Your role involves creating 3D animated sequences, determining camera placements, and transforming storyboards into animated sequences using Unreal Engine. You will also provide technical guidance and maintain communication with the production team while mentoring less experienced artists.

Benefits
  • Company-sponsored benefits including medical
  • GRSP
  • Vacation pay
  • Paid holiday break
  • Paid leave
  • A variety of other discounts and perks
Things to weigh
  • Start date is November 2026, which is quite far in the future
  • Applicants must have resided within BC as of December 31, 2025 and provide supporting documents
  • Wage range is specified as a weekly rate and is applicable only to British Columbia
  • Remote work is available only for BC residents, with hybrid options for those in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
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