Previs TD & Layout Artist — Cinematic, Real‑Time

Festybay; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Festybay is looking for a highly skilled Layout Artist / Previs Technical Director (TD) to join our world-class VFX team in London. This specialized contract role blends creative cinematography and technical execution within a hybrid work model, offering the chance to engage directly on-set or in LED volume setups.

The ideal candidate will excel in developing high-fidelity previs, postvis, and layout sequences. You will be responsible for scene assembly, technical troubleshooting, and client review sessions, closely collaborating with directors and VFX supervisors to establish the storytelling of major projects.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience working in previs, layout, virtual camera tracking, or LED Volume/Virtual Production.
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk Maya and/or Unreal Engine.
• Understanding of real-world cinematography principles.

Responsibilities

• Create, refine, and optimize complex previs and layout scenes.
• Build and manage intricate 3D environments.
• Develop cinematic camera work and shot composition.

Skills

Visual Storytelling

Scene Assembly

Camera Craft

Technical Troubleshooting

Client-Facing Sessions

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Unreal Engine

ShotGrid

Perforce

Job description

Festybay is looking for a highly skilled Layout Artist / Previs Technical Director (TD) to join our world-class VFX team in London. This specialized contract role blends creative cinematography and technical execution within a hybrid work model, offering the chance to engage directly on-set or in LED volume setups.

The ideal candidate will excel in developing high-fidelity previs, postvis, and layout sequences. You will be responsible for scene assembly, technical troubleshooting, and client review sessions, closely collaborating with directors and VFX supervisors to establish the storytelling of major projects.