Unreal Engine Cinematic 3D Layout Artist

Impleo; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium is seeking a full-time 3D Layout Artist to shape the visual direction of our historical storytelling. You will translate scripts into cinematic 3D layouts and animatics, operate virtual cameras, and define scene pacing and continuity in Unreal Engine.

Work closely with the Channel Director to develop the visual storytelling approach, build environments, and prepare assets for production. Emphasis on storytelling through camera movement, framing, and staging.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in 3D layout, animation, camera work, or related role in YouTube, film or television production.
• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine, ideally version 5.6.1.
• Strong understanding of cinematic language including composition, framing, camera movement, timing, and transitions.
• Experience with animation blocking and character posing, with understanding of staging to support storytelling.
• Excellent eye for visual storytelling and ability to translate scripts into clear sequences.

Responsibilities

• Interpret scripts and translate them into clear, compelling 3D layouts and animatics.
• Operate virtual cameras to establish framing, camera movement, shot composition, and transitions.
• Define the visual flow of each scene, including timing, pacing, spatial relationships, and continuity.
• Handle animation blocking and character posing to establish clear actions, staging, and storytelling beats.
• Collaborate with Channel Director to develop and refine the visual storytelling approach.
• Build scenes and layouts in Unreal Engine, preparing environments and assets for review and production.
• Explore creative camera techniques to communicate complex historical events and concepts.
• Prepare clear, well-organized layouts and animatics for animators as a foundation for production.
• Organize scenes, assets, and project files within a hands-on production pipeline.
• Review outputs, incorporate feedback, and refine layouts to meet the creative vision.
• Maintain consistency and continuity across scenes and keep assets accessible to the team.

Skills

3D layout

Camera work

Storytelling

Collaborative

Tools

Unreal Engine

Blender

Job description

Atrium is seeking a full-time 3D Layout Artist to shape the visual direction of our historical storytelling. You will translate scripts into cinematic 3D layouts and animatics, operate virtual cameras, and define scene pacing and continuity in Unreal Engine.

Work closely with the Channel Director to develop the visual storytelling approach, build environments, and prepare assets for production. Emphasis on storytelling through camera movement, framing, and staging.