Job Posting Title: Previs Shot DesignerReq ID: 10128708Job Description:This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.Position SummaryPrevis shot designers collaborate closely with the Previs Supervisor and VFX Supervisor to design and create shots and sequences ensuring the Director and Clients vision are met through dynamic camera movement, animation, composition, staging, lighting and editing.What You’ll DoResponsible for the following areas:Animation+Layout: Designing and animating shots over an entire sequence.Lighting+Rendering: Preparation of low tech, fast render aesthetic solutions.Editing: Compiling of sequences + sound design within Adobe Premiere.Troubleshoot assets and shots, continually looking for and suggesting improvements to increase overall efficiency and productivityMaintains or exceeds consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality workCapable of switching between quality levels of anim from rough blocking & staging to higher polish if and when necessaryComfortable communicating and collaborating with other departments across ILMDemonstrate flexibility with iterative processTake initiative to acquire new skills and think outside of the boxWhat We’re Looking ForBachelor's degree or equivalent degree in Computer Science, computer visualization, or computer animation required.3+ years of experience in visual effects and/or feature animation filmProficiency with Unreal, Linux and MayaAdvanced problem solving skillsExperience in animation, previs and/or layoutA reel demonstrating strong creative and technical ability in photo-realistic 3D with a focus on animation or previsStrong sense of composition, animation, blocking, camera movement and cinematic terminologyNice to have:Basic knowledge of Nuke, Mari, Arnold, V-Ray, Zbrush and PhotoshopExperience in modeling, rigging, texturing and lightingJoinILMThe hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$85,900.00 to C$109,900.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.Job Posting Segment: ILM VancouverJob Posting Primary Business: ILM VancouverPrimary Job Posting Category: AnimationEmployment Type: Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Vancouver, BC, CanadaAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:Date Posted: 2025-08-08
