Previs Layout Artist — Cinematic Blocking & Camera

Framestore Limited; East Ham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Framestore Limited in London is seeking layout artists across mid and senior levels to contribute to CG camera animation, shot composition, and previs foundations for animation pipelines. You will help stage cameras/assets, oversee previs/postvis ingestion, and maintain conform pipelines to ensure smooth integration with downstream departments.

The role requires strong Maya knowledge, solid problem solving, and an understanding of cinematography in a virtual environment, with Houdini knowledge

Qualifications

• Strong Maya knowledge with problem solving, solid understanding of the visual effects pipeline.
• Houdini knowledge is an advantage.
• Basic MEL and Python scripting is ideal but not required.
• Excellent understanding of practical cameras and camera techniques.
• Experience in camera tracking and animation blocking is advantageous (3DEqualizer).

Responsibilities

• Camera/assets staging and blocking.
• Overseeing Previs and Postvis ingestion.
• Setup and maintenance of Conforms.
• Maintain shot content for animation and ensure continuity across sequences.

Skills

Maya

Houdini

Mel scripting

Python scripting

Camera techniques

Shot composition

Previs/Postvis

3DEqualizer

Animation blocking

Problem solving

Tools

Conforms

Job description

Framestore Limited in London is seeking layout artists across mid and senior levels to contribute to CG camera animation, shot composition, and previs foundations for animation pipelines. You will help stage cameras/assets, oversee previs/postvis ingestion, and maintain conform pipelines to ensure smooth integration with downstream departments.

The role requires strong Maya knowledge, solid problem solving, and an understanding of cinematography in a virtual environment, with Houdini knowledge