Senior Layout Artist

Working closely with the VFX Supervisor and CG Supervisor, the Senior Layout Artist delivers CG Camera layouts and choreographs the position of characters and objects while taking into consideration the overall story and emotion of the project based on the Client’s vision.  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working with the VFX Supervisor and CG Supervisor to layout cg environments including adding props, adjusting LiDAR, and ensuring world space orientation is correct 
• Assisting with camera set up and creative camera take-overs as needed, rough animation, environments and asset blocking 
• Designing full CG cameras and scenes with impeccable attention to detail using dynamic and creative approaches that are in keeping with the Client’s vision 
• Communicating and flagging any concerns to the production team effectively in order to ensure a streamlined and efficient pipeline handoff to other departments including animation, DMP, and FX 

• At least 4 years of relevant professional VFX experience in feature film or television 
• Excellent artistic skillset with a full understanding of matchmove, object tracks, scene layout  
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines 
• Advanced knowledge in Maya required, 3dEqualizer (or other tracking software) as a plus 
• Knowledge of Universal Scene Description, Nuke and Unreal is a plus 

About Pixomondo:

PXO, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, creates industry-leading Visualization, Virtual Production and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content. Through its 23-year history, the Oscar, BAFTA & Emmy winning creative and technology company has been a trusted partner for storytellers and showrunners worldwide. The company has consistently created iconic works, from Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award winning Hugo and multiple seasons of HBO’s Emmy winning Game of Thrones to the recent House of the Dragon, Amazon’s The Boys, and Lionsgate’s John Wick: Chapter 4. 

In Virtual Production, PXO collaborates with filmmakers from first drawing to final pixel. Using interactive technology and proprietary software and tools, PXO brings ideas to life by virtually immersing filmmakers in the worlds they imagine, throughout every stage of the creative process.  

The company’s LED virtual production work includes House of the Dragon, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Reacher and Amazon’s critically acclaimed Cada Minuto Cuenta. PXO has seven creative studios and three LED volumes in the US, UK, Germany, Canada.  

The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000 CND. Individual salaries within this range will be dependent upon skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.

Pixomondo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

PXO does not accept resumes from recruiters.  Unsolicited resumes are accepted directly from candidates only. PXO will not pay any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.