Final Layout Artist

Netflix Animation Studios; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Mental health support

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios in Vancouver is seeking versatile Final Layout Artists to finalize set dressing, camera work, and shot assembly for immersive animated productions. You will refine framing, movements, and environment cohesion to align with cinematic storytelling across a hybrid work model with three days in the office.

The role requires experience in layout/previs for digital features or high-end series, a strong reel, and proficiency in Maya, with familiarity in Nuke/Houdini/Unreal as

Qualifications

• Previous experience as part of layout and/or previs teams on digital feature films, VFX projects, or high-end series.
• Experience working within large digital feature film production pipelines.
• A reel or portfolio demonstrating strong camera work, shot composition, and layout/final layout skills.
• Working knowledge of previs/layout techniques, camera animation, and scene set-up.
• Knowledge of cinematography and how to translate storyboards and animatics into 3D camera and shot design.
• Proficiency in 3D software used in digital film production, particularly Maya (experience with tools such as Nuke, Houdini, or Unreal is a plus).
• 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.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Fine-tune cinematic staging and camera positioning for assigned shots and sequences, as directed by the Final Layout Supervisor or Head of Cinematography, Layout.
• Work closely with Final Layout leadership to finalize camera setups—including framing, angles, movement, and focus—to enhance storytelling, performance, and visual impact.
• 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.
• Conform timing and casting of shots from previs/rough layout or editorial to match the latest edit, ensuring camera and asset usage align with the cut.
• Help maintain continuity and consistency of geography, scale, eye-lines, and screen direction across shots and sequences.
• 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.
• Maintain and update shot breakdown information (e.g., asset usage, camera naming) and support QC of shots for downstream delivery.
• Work with layout tools and proprietary systems, and provide feedback on tools and workflows where appropriate.
• Collaborate with Animation, Environments, FX, CFX, Lighting, and Compositing teams to ensure final layout supports their needs and the wider production objectives.
• Communicate progress and potential challenges clearly to Supervisors and Production, and help troubleshoot creative and technical issues.
• Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open-mindedness.

Skills

Camera work

Layout/final layout

3D animation pipelines

Maya proficiency

Cinematography

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Deadline-driven

Tools

Maya

Nuke

Houdini

Unreal

Job description

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!

Job Summary:

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.

What You’ll Do:

• Fine‑tune cinematic staging and camera positioning for assigned shots and sequences, as directed by the Final Layout Supervisor or Head of Cinematography, Layout
• Work closely with Final Layout leadership to finalize camera setups—including framing, angles, movement, and focus—to enhance storytelling, performance, and visual impact
• 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
• Conform timing and casting of shots from previs/rough layout or editorial to match the latest edit, ensuring camera and asset usage align with the cut
• Help maintain continuity and consistency of geography, scale, eye‑lines, and screen direction across shots and sequences
• 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
• Maintain and update shot breakdown information (e.g., asset usage, camera naming) and support QC of shots for downstream delivery
• Work with layout tools and proprietary systems, and provide feedback on tools and workflows where appropriate
• Collaborate with Animation, Environments, FX, CFX, Lighting, and Compositing teams to ensure final layout supports their needs and the wider production objectives
• Communicate progress and potential challenges clearly to Supervisors and Production, and help troubleshoot creative and technical issues
• Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open‑mindedness

What You’ll Need:

• Previous experience as part of layout and/or previs teams on digital feature films, VFX projects, or high‑end series
• Experience working within large digital feature film production pipelines
• A reel or portfolio demonstrating strong camera work, shot composition, and layout/final layout skills
• Working knowledge of previs/layout techniques, camera animation, and scene set‑up
• Knowledge of cinematography and how to translate storyboards and animatics into 3D camera and shot design
• Proficiency in 3D software used in digital film production, particularly Maya (experience with tools such as Nuke, Houdini, or Unreal is a plus)
• 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
• Excellent attention to detail

This role is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hybrid Role (Minimum requirement of 3 days a week in the office).

At NAS, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $80K - 160K CAD. This reflects total compensation; we do not have bonuses.

NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off. See more detail about our benefits here .

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.