Directeur.rice technique du layout 3D (court terme - intermédiaire à senior) | Layout Technical Director (Short term - Mid to Senior level)

*Please note this is a 3 months contract with an immediate start date
Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic studio, at Framestore has worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.

The Layout Technical Director is responsible for building/maintaining all elements that make up a shot so as to make it ready for the Animation department. This layout is used to setup/pre-visualize shots correctly before the beginning of animation and allow downstream CG departments to use as the foundation for shot construction.

What you’ll do:

• Camera/assets staging/blocking

• Overseeing Previs and Postvis ingestion

• Setup and maintenance of Conforms

• Restaging of cameras and assets when needed

• Element lists maintenance for animation

• Overseeing Motion Capture Ingestion/distribution

Requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Strong Maya knowledge with excellent problem solving skills and a solid understanding of the visual effects pipeline

• Knowledge of Houdini is an asset

• Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues in order to maintain continuity within the sequence

• Strong demonstrable experience in sequence and shot composition

• Good working knowledge of cinematography in a virtual environment

• Excellent understanding of practical cameras and camera techniques

• Excellent technical problem solving skills

• Ability to work under pressure on potentially short turnaround times

• Ability to take direction and feedback well from a supervisor

You might also have:

• Previous experience of scene layout to match previz or storyboard reference

• Previous experience in camera tracking and animation blocking is advantageous

• Basic Mel and Python scripting is ideal but not required

• Organisation skills and able to create tidy scenes for use in the rest of the pipeline

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent organisation skills

• Able to promote and initiate change

Accessibility Statement

Our Montreal studio has universal access, with step-free entry, accessible toilets, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for everyone and continue to improve accessibility to ensure all employees feel supported.

Application Process

To apply, please complete the linked application form or submit your resume and portfolio to [email protected] with the subject line: Directeur.rice technique du layout 3D | Layout Technical Director - Montreal

We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know—we are happy to accommodate your needs.

Framestore is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.