3D Layout Artist / Previz Artist - Atrium (short contract)

Atrium is Telos Media’s newest YouTube channel, from exploring inside Hitler's final hours to living in the horrifying conditions of Auschwitz. We take viewers to places that are now only accessible through animation and storytelling.

We’ve already had strong momentum, and now, we’re looking for a visionary Part-time 3D Camera Operator to help elevate our next videos.

This role is for someone who lives and breathes visual storytelling. You’ll work hand-in-hand with the Channel Director to map out the visual blueprint for each video—turning scripts into clear, engaging animatics that animators can then bring to life. Done right, your work sets the tone, style, and pacing of the visuals for each upload.

The goal is to take a 3D model we've created, like the inside of a submarine, and bring it to life using static characters and voice-over, all coming together into one final video. We're not looking to create test animatics or rough drafts. The aim is to go straight to producing the final version.

If you love storytelling and the process of visually bringing stories to life, then this is your chance to help build a premium content brand from the very beginning. Let’s make something incredible!

• Dig into scripts and understand the tone, message, and visual vibe
• Create animatics that show camera movement, pacing, and animator notes
• Collaborate with animators to make the vision come to life
• Suggest visual solutions when something’s not clicking
• Keep files and assets organized for smooth team access
• Review final videos, gather feedback, and improve for next time

• Several years of animation industry experience — YouTube, TV, or film
• Skilled in Unreal Engine 5.6.1
• Knows Blender well enough to create the animatics inside it
• Can adjust visual style depending on the script
• Has a sharp eye for camera angles, timing, and transitions
• Knows how to make microscopic or abstract concepts cinematic
• Can create animatics that feel — emotionally powerful moments that land
• Brings ideas to the table, not just drawings
• Is constantly studying great visuals — from movies to sci-fi to docs
• Is proactive, fast to respond, and excited to grow with us

• Can manage animation timelines and teams (as we scale)
• Understand YouTube audience retention and how visuals play a par
• Have a strong network of creatives in the space
• Know how visuals can tap into emotion and psychology
• Happy to jump in and help across the production process

• Obsessed with Visual Storytelling: Always thinking about how to tell a story visually — framing, pacing, movement, and how every shot contributes to the narrative.
• Obsessed with Viewer Engagement: Constantly asking: “Will this keep the viewer watching?” They look at retention graphs, know how to build hooks, and design moments that emotionally land.
• Obsessed with Efficiency: Loves building systems that speed things up. They design animatics that are clear, production-ready, and save the animators hours of guesswork.
• Obsessed with Detail, Without Getting Slowed Down: They notice when a transition doesn’t feel right or a shot lacks emotional punch — but they also know how to move fast and not get stuck.
• Obsessed with Growth & New Styles: Always exploring fresh visual techniques, studying references from all kinds of media, and pushing the style to evolve beyond the “usual.