Head of Cinematography & Layout (GenAI)

Netflix; Sanger (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Netflix Inkubator seeks a Head of Cinematography, Layout to lead a GenAI‑native production pipeline for feature‑quality animated content. You will shape camera language, visual storytelling, and hybrid workflows across 2D/3D, partnering with Directors and tech teams to push creative boundaries.

You will mentor the layout team, ensuring projects meet creative direction, budgets, and tight timelines in a fast‑paced, artist‑led environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in film, TV or games
• 4+ years in a leadership role
• Samples/credits in layout/previs
• Knowledge of CG shot production and iterative processes
• Experience in 2D/3D integration for high‑quality visuals
• Familiarity with GenAI tools and traditional animation pipelines
• Ability to manage budgets and timelines
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Responsibilities

• Architect and define the show's camera language and visual style
• Direct staging and choreography to maximize storytelling and narrative flow
• Define, test, and refine traditional, GenAI, and hybrid workflows
• Forecast pipeline needs and mitigate bottlenecks
• Build workflows, templates, and scripts; document learnings
• Lead and mentor the layout team and ensure training on GenAI tools
• Provide upward feedback to leadership for scalability
• Collaborate across disciplines and deliver high-quality work on schedule

Skills

Leadership

Cinematography

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Houdini

Nuke

Python

Job description

Netflix Inkubator seeks a Head of Cinematography, Layout to lead a GenAI‑native production pipeline for feature‑quality animated content. You will shape camera language, visual storytelling, and hybrid workflows across 2D/3D, partnering with Directors and tech teams to push creative boundaries.

You will mentor the layout team, ensuring projects meet creative direction, budgets, and tight timelines in a fast‑paced, artist‑led environment.