About The Role
Scene Build artists are responsible for populating the Harmony scenes so that they are ready for the animation team to work on. You will also troubleshoot the technical/narrative/visual issues that become apparent during the scene build process.
We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies.
Day to Day:
1. Track and gather all assets as needed for each scene: i.e. backgrounds, rigs, props, crowds, animatics, audio.
2. Attend episode and asset review meetings and take notes related to the content of each scene.
3. Position elements within each scene according to the shot’s layout so that each shot is ready for animation.
4. Maintain organised production files according to studio naming conventions and a clean Harmony Node View
5. You will work closely with the Animation Leads to ensure the Scene Build workflow delivers assets suitable for the animation team.
6. You will work closely with the BG Leads to ensure continuity and correct staging across the episode.
7. You will work with the Pipeline team to optimise Scene Build workflows.
8. Depending on resources available, we will work to budget time for you to learn skills from other departments. This would depend on your interests and could include: animation, design or rigging assignments.
About You
Must Have:
9. Good knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony software.
10. Good understanding of animation and design.
11. A portfolio demonstrating at least one relevant animation industry skill.
12. Detail oriented and good eye.
13. Excellent organisation and self-management skills.
14. Listen to and implement direction positively.
15. Team player and enjoys collaboration.
16. Good communication skills.
17. Able to take ownership of your part in the pipeline.
About Us
We are Brighton Zoo! The marriage of Plug-In Media & Blue Zoo - a brand new animation studio by the sea, designed for a new era of kid’s digital content.
We are going through an exciting period of growth and are building a studio that is full of amazingly talented, happy artists & production crew, making work they are proud of, which in turn makes a small contribution to a happier world. Brighton Zoo believes that a healthy balance in our lives - whatever our situation - is key to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We offer flexible working to support this.
What we’ve got for you (Benefits):
18. Comprehensive benefits package
19. Online wellbeing programme
20. Christmas Closing Period
21. Free Sandwich or Soup Thursdays!
22. Social events throughout the year including the odd beach BBQ & an annual trip to Brighton Fringe Festival
Brighton Zoo is committed to creating and nurturing an inclusive studio that promotes and values diversity and invites everyone to ‘bring their whole selves’ to work. We believe that companies that truly embrace and value diversity, and create an environment where everyone from any background can do their best work, are better companies.
To be engaged our people have to feel included and valued. We work hard to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is embedded in the way we work, not just an initiative. We strive to engender a studio community that feels a deep sense of pride and commitment that transcends any role, department or level and works together to produce excellent and engaging work.
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