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Skydance

Senior Layout Artist

Skydance

. Construct shots in 3D space to provide a visual run-through of sets .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeMadrid • SpainSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in 3D Animation and VFX, with strong skills in character design, scene layout, and storytelling through visual media. Proficient in industry-standard tools and methodologies, ensuring high-quality previz and cinematic presentations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
3D AnimationMayaCamera BlockingNon-Linear EditingStorytelling

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Hard Skills
3D AnimationCharacter DesignScene LayoutCamera BlockingStoryboardingVisual EffectsCharacter ActingArtistic AptitudeTechnical AptitudePhotography
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationGuidanceInstruction
Tools & Technologies
MayaPremiereHieroDaVinci ResolveUnreal EngineLinux
Industry Keywords
VFXAnimationPrevizArtistic MethodologiesProduction Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
LinuxUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Construct shots in 3D space to provide a visual run-through of sets
  • Communicate the story based on storyboards and give scenes a cinematic aspect
  • Assist with rough scene layout following storyboards
  • Create 3D scenes through character blocking and acting using storyboard animatics
  • Apply character design and modeling visuals to create rough scene layouts
  • Keep up with current artistic methodologies, technology trends, and production tools
  • Break down scenes correctly and manage own work
  • Work with the team, providing support, guidance, and instruction
  • Follow the Supervisor’s and Lead’s guidance
  • Generate the film’s previz according to established storytelling guidelines to show how characters and environments appear on camera

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years in VFX or animation industries
  • 3+ years in the animation industry
  • Strong artistic and/or technical aptitude related to 3D animation
  • Knowledge of camera blocking and staging elements
  • Knowledge of photography and storytelling
  • Experience in Maya
  • Experience with non-linear editing tools such as Premiere, Hiero, and DaVinci Resolve
  • Unreal Engine experience is a plus
  • Linux experience is a plus
  • High English level desirable
  • Spanish desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture
  • Growth fostered
  • Space and resources to build a new animation studio
  • Support, guidance, and instruction contributing to artistic and professional growth