Layout / Previs Technical Director

Location: Hybrid / On-site ( Potential on-set)
Department: Previs / Layout

About the Role

We are seeking a Layout / Previs Technical Director to join our VFX team.

The role encompasses creative cinematography and technical execution, supporting the development of previs and postvis.

The ideal candidate combines strong artistic and technical skills for camera and staging with a good knowledge of CG pipelines, real-time workflows, and scene assembly.

You will work closely with directors, supervisors, animators, and Assets to establish cinematic sequences that drive storytelling and production efficiency.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

●      Create and refine previs, postvis, and layout scenes that communicate story, scale and pacing.

●      Build and manage 3D scenes using client and One of Us production assets,

●      Develop cinematic camera work, shot composition and blocking aligned with the director’s vision.

●      Collaborate with client art departments and art directors.

●      Technical scene optimization for real-time playback and rendering performance.

●      Troubleshoot scene issues including asset optimization, scale consistency and camera exports.

●      Participate in dailies, reviews, and creative discussions with supervisors and production leadership.

●      Run real time sessions with clients.

Required Skills & Experience

●      Strong experience in previs, layout, or virtual camera / Volume work within VFX.

●      Advanced knowledge of Maya and/or Unreal Engine.

●      Strong understanding of cinematography, staging, composition, and editorial pacing.

●      Familiarity with Alembic, USD, FBX, and production asset formats..

●      Excellent communication and problem-solving skills in a collaborative production environment.

●      Ability to work efficiently under production schedules and changing creative requirements..

●      Familiarity with ShotGrid, Perforce, or production tracking systems.

What We’re Looking For

●      A strong visual storyteller with technical problem-solving abilities.

●      Someone who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced production environments.

●      A proactive TD who can balance artistic direction with technical constraints.

●      Passion for filmmaking and emerging technologies.