Senior Layout TD – 6‑Month Contract

About the role

The Senior Layout TD is responsible for building and maintaining all elements that make up a shot so it is ready for the Animation department. This layout is used to set up and pre‑visualise shots before animation and provides the foundation for downstream CG work. The position is a 6‑month contract, starting as soon as possible, with remote work possible for candidates in the same or a similar time zone.

Key responsibilities

• Camera and asset staging and blocking
• Overseeing Previs and Postvis ingestion
• Setup and maintenance of conforms
• Restaging cameras and assets when needed
• Maintaining element lists for animation
• Overseeing motion‑capture ingestion and distribution
• Providing support to junior artists

Required profile

• Strong Maya knowledge with excellent problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of Houdini
• Good attention to detail and proactive issue resolution
• Demonstrable experience in sequence and shot composition
• Working knowledge of cinematography in a virtual environment
• Understanding of practical cameras and techniques
• Technical problem‑solving ability under pressure
• Ability to take direction and feedback well

Required skills

• Maya
• Houdini
• Mel scripting (basic)
• Python scripting (basic)
• Dynamixyz or similar facial tracking software