Lead Final Layout Supervisor

Netflix Animation Studios; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios is seeking a Final Layout Supervisor in Vancouver to lead the Layout Department, guiding the team to deliver high-quality final layouts aligned with the film’s creative vision. You will collaborate with the Head of Cinematography, Layout, and other departments to ensure efficient production workflows.

The role requires leadership, strong camera and staging understanding, and proficiency with Maya, plus experience in previs/layout tools.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in layout/final layout, previs, or related roles in animation/VFX.
• Prior leadership or lead experience in a feature animation context.

Responsibilities

• Guide Final Layout workflow, including set dressing, shot finaling, conform, and camera work.
• Own and maintain the Final Layout breakdown list with consistent naming and pipeline compliance.
• QC Final Layout outputs and provide feedback to ensure quality.
• Collaborate with team to solve creative/technical challenges in Final Layout.
• Coordinate with HOCL, filmmakers, and other departments to ensure alignment across production stages.
• Flag risks and communicate statuses/deadlines to Production and HOCL.
• Foster collaboration within the Final Layout team and with other departments.
• Mentor team members and support skill development.
• Identify workflow improvements for Final Layout efficiency and consistency.
• Document processes and decisions for clarity across the department.
• Contribute to strategic planning for the Layout Department.

Skills

Leadership experience

Camera work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Unreal

Job description

Netflix Animation Studios is seeking a Final Layout Supervisor in Vancouver to lead the Layout Department, guiding the team to deliver high-quality final layouts aligned with the film’s creative vision. You will collaborate with the Head of Cinematography, Layout, and other departments to ensure efficient production workflows.

The role requires leadership, strong camera and staging understanding, and proficiency with Maya, plus experience in previs/layout tools.