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Final Layout Artist - Netflix Animation Studios
Vancouver,Canada
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About the role
- We're looking for versatile Final Layout Artists who have an eye for detail and a blend of creative and technical skills.
- Final Layout Artists help finalize set dressing, camera work, and shot assembly, ensuring that all components are ready for the final stages of production and that shots align with the film's cinematic style and storytelling needs.
- Fine‑tune cinematic staging and camera positioning for assigned shots and sequences, as directed by the Final Layout Supervisor or Head of Cinematography, Layout
Responsibilities
- Help maintain continuity and consistency of geography, scale, eye‑lines, and screen direction across shots and sequences
- Maintain and update shot breakdown information (e.g., asset usage, camera naming) and support QC of shots for downstream delivery
- Collaborate with Animation, Environments, FX, CFX, Lighting, and Compositing teams to ensure final layout supports their needs and the wider production objectives
- Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open‑mindedness
Requirements
- Experience working within large digital feature film production pipelines
- Working knowledge of previs/layout techniques, camera animation, and scene set‑up
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and problem‑solve, and to meet deadlines while under pressure
- Set up and assemble final layout shots with all required assets and technical settings, ensuring scenes are cleanly structured and ready for Animation, CFX, FX, Lighting, and Compositing
Nice to have
- Proficiency in 3D software used in digital film production, particularly Maya (experience with tools such as Nuke, Houdini, or Unreal is a plus)
Skills
- Work with layout tools and proprietary systems, and provide feedback on tools and workflows where appropriate
- A reel or portfolio demonstrating strong camera work, shot composition, and layout/final layout skills
Compensation
- This reflects total compensation; we do not have bonuses.
Benefits
- Refine and polish set dressing in shots, ensuring that all environment elements are visually cohesive and aligned with the Production Designer's and Art Directors' vision
Company info
- Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful.
- We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally.
- Come join us!
- Previous experience as part of layout and/or previs teams on digital feature films, VFX projects, or high‑end series
This listing is sourced directly from Netflix's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.