Posted 5 days ago
Senior Previs/Layout Artist (Feature)
@ WildBrain
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Overview
WildBrain is hiring a Senior Previs/Layout Artist for feature animation work at its Vancouver studio, reporting to the Previs/Layout Supervisor. The role turns storyboards into CG environments by setting camera blocking, composition and lens choice, and includes character key posing and training new artists. The position is a full-time union role under IATSE Local 938, paid $1,625 to $1,961 CAD per week for a 40-hour week.
Responsibilities:
- CG visualization of storyboard animatics
- Establish camera blocking, composition and lens choice
- Character key posing and animation
- Train and mentor new Previs/Layout Artists
- Ensure shot continuity and complete sequences on schedule
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years experience in animation or film industry
- Solid knowledge of Maya
- Understanding of cinematography and cinematic language
- Strong character key posing and animation principles
- Degree or diploma in fine arts or animation an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Retirement plan
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Arts & media |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Fine arts, Animation |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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WildBrain
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Job description
Job details
Job title
Senior Previs/Layout Artist (Feature)
Overview
WildBrain Studios is looking for a Senior Previs Layout Artist to join our team!
Reporting to the Previs/Layout Supervisor, this role you’ll you interpret storyboards and realize them into the CG environment by establishing camera blocking, composition and lens choice. You work closely with the team to create balanced solutions to any related technical issues.
Find a job that lets your imagination run wild!
WildBrain Studios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. We love what we do and it shows in the quality content we produce! Our custom-built Vancouver studio in beautiful British Columbia is a wonderful backdrop for our artists, but it doesn’t end there, we have employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world! Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and fun activities throughout the year to meet, mingle and get creative with your team. If you like what you are reading so far, well buckle up, we’re just getting started!
Responsibilities & Qualifications
What You’ll Do:
What You’ll Bring
This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.
Why WildBrain
Pay Range
$1625 - $1961, CAD per week based on a 40-hour work week.
Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity.
We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like half-days in the summer, extra holidays in the winter and regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person. Learn more about our benefits here and IATSE Local 938 site.
In short – life is good on the Wild side!
Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!
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" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”
Job location
Job location
Hybrid/Flexible, Vancouver
Applicant criteria
Level of experience
Senior
Job title
Senior Previs/Layout Artist (Feature)
Overview
WildBrain Studios is looking for a Senior Previs Layout Artist to join our team!
Reporting to the Previs/Layout Supervisor, this role you’ll you interpret storyboards and realize them into the CG environment by establishing camera blocking, composition and lens choice. You work closely with the team to create balanced solutions to any related technical issues.
Find a job that lets your imagination run wild!
WildBrain Studios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. We love what we do and it shows in the quality content we produce! Our custom-built Vancouver studio in beautiful British Columbia is a wonderful backdrop for our artists, but it doesn’t end there, we have employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world! Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and fun activities throughout the year to meet, mingle and get creative with your team. If you like what you are reading so far, well buckle up, we’re just getting started!
Responsibilities & Qualifications
What You’ll Do:
- CG visualization of storyboard animatic
- Character key posing and animation
- Work with the Previs/Layout Supervisor to provide coverage options to Director
- Work with the Previs/Layout Supervisor to ensure work adheres to the vision set out by the directors
- Proactively identify possible creative / technical problems with shots
- Ensure the Previs/Layout team is productive by answering questions that arise
- Train, mentor, and motivate new Previs/Layout Artists who are placed on the crew
- Assist Previs/Layout team in execution of camera lensing and staging, composition and blocking of scenes from storyboard animatics
- Complete assigned sequences within scheduled timeframe
- Ensure shot continuity
- Anticipate, communicate, and troubleshoot any creative or technical issues with assistance from lead Layout artist
- Assist /guide Previs/Layout Artists in the organization of their assignments
- Keep current on Layout techniques and technology
What You’ll Bring
- 3+ years of experience in animation or film industry
- Ability to interpret storyboards and realizes them in a CG environment
- Firm understanding of cameras, staging, composition, perspective, pacing, timing and cinematography concepts in animation context
- Solid understanding of cinematic language and camera terminology
- A strong understanding of character key posing and a developed foundation of animation principles.
- Ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
- Ability to work alone and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure
- Encouraging attitude towards feedback and new initiatives
- Degree/diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience an asset
This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.
Why WildBrain
Pay Range
$1625 - $1961, CAD per week based on a 40-hour work week.
Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity.
We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like half-days in the summer, extra holidays in the winter and regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person. Learn more about our benefits here and IATSE Local 938 site.
In short – life is good on the Wild side!
Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!
__
" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”
Job location
Job location
Hybrid/Flexible, Vancouver
Applicant criteria
Level of experience
Senior
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