Senior Layout Artist

1 Month ago • All levels • Art

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Layout Artist is responsible for preparing shots, ensuring continuity and camera accuracy for all CG elements through matchmoving, match-animating, layout, and performance retargeting. They will solve complex camera moves, track and match-animate objects and actors, model proxy set geometry, adjust camera and asset positions, originate CG camera animation, and collaborate with production and supervision teams. They will also contribute to the development of other artists by sharing expertise and best practices. This role requires a strong understanding of photography, excellent problem-solving skills, and advanced knowledge of 3D software.
Must have:
  • Experience as a matchmove and/or layout artist
  • Strong understanding of photography and lenses
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced knowledge of 3D software packages
Good to have:
  • Experience in gathering on-location information for matchmove

Job Details

Position Summary

We are looking for a Senior Layout Artist who reflects the innovative spirit, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that defines ILM.

The Senior Layout Artist is responsible for orchestrating shot preparation on shots of all levels, ensuring continuity and camera accuracy for all CG elements through matchmoving, match-animating, layout and performance retargeting.

What You’ll Do:

  • Solve complex camera moves and calculate lens distortion on spherical and anamorphic plates, effectively utilising on-set information.

  • Track and match-animate objects and actors, using witness cameras where available,  to recreate accurate on-set action within the digital environment.

  • Model proxy set geometry in the absence of LIDAR, using photogrammetry to support camera solves and provide environments for animators and technical directors.

  • Adjust camera and asset positions to precisely meet client briefs and pre-visualisation, ensuring seamless integration within sequences.

  • Originate entirely CG camera animation and block out scenes, setting up downstream departments for success.

  • Work closely with the production and supervision team to effectively deliver high quality work within established time frames. 

  • Contribute to the development of other artists by sharing expertise and best practices across departments, fostering a supportive environment.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience as a matchmove and/or layout artist

  • Strong understanding of photography and the impact of different lenses on perspectives.

  • Experience in gathering information on location for matchmove is a plus.

  • Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating a high level of professionalism.

  • Advanced knowledge of 3D software packages such as Maya or 3dsMax, and tracking software like 3DEqualizer, Pf Track, or SynthEyes.

  • Aptitude and eagerness to master proprietary in-house software.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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Job Posting Segment:

ILM London

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM London

Primary Job Posting Category:

Layout - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-06-09

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