Phantom FX

Layout Artist – Mid to Senior

Posted One Month Ago

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2 Locations

In-Office or Remote

Senior level

Digital Media • News + Entertainment • Design

The Role

Creates production-ready 3D layouts, camera setups, and scene compositions for VFX projects. Establishes framing, lensing, camera movement, perspective, scale, continuity, and spatial relationships using storyboards, live-action plates, camera data, and references. Collaborates with VFX, animation, modeling, matchmove, environment, and production teams; resolves layout issues, incorporates feedback, meets deadlines, maintains pipeline standards, and supports junior artists.

Summary Generated by Built In

We are looking for a skilled Layout Artist with 4+ years of experience to join our VFX team. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of 3D layout, camera composition, staging, and cinematic workflows, with the ability to deliver high-quality, production-ready work within project timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Create 3D layouts, camera setups, and scene compositions based on storyboards, concept art, and project requirements.

Set up accurate camera angles, framing, focal lengths, and camera movements.

Work closely with VFX Supervisors, Layout Supervisors, Animation, Modeling, Matchmove, and Production teams.

Interpret storyboards, live-action plates, camera data, and reference material to create accurate layouts.

Ensure proper scale, perspective, continuity, and spatial relationships across shots.

Prepare clean and organized production-ready scenes following studio pipeline standards.

Incorporate feedback from supervisors and make required revisions within timelines.

Identify and resolve camera, scene, and layout-related issues during production.

Maintain consistency across shots and sequences.

Support junior artists and provide guidance when required.

Deliver assigned shots within production schedules while maintaining quality standards.

Requirements

4+ years of professional experience in VFX Layout, preferably in feature films, OTT, episodic, or high-end VFX projects.

Strong understanding of cinematography, camera composition, perspective, lensing, and staging.

Good proficiency in Autodesk Maya and 3D layout workflows.

Understanding of Matchmove, Animation, Modeling, and Environment workflows.

Ability to work with live-action plates, camera data, and reference material.

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with production teams.

Good understanding of VFX production pipelines and delivery requirements.

Ability to manage multiple shots and meet production deadlines.

Skills Required

4+ years of professional experience in VFX Layout
Experience with feature films, OTT, episodic, or high-end VFX projects
Strong understanding of cinematography, camera composition, perspective, lensing, and staging
Good proficiency in Autodesk Maya and 3D layout workflows
Understanding of Matchmove, Animation, Modeling, and Environment workflows
Ability to work with live-action plates, camera data, and reference material
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with production teams
Good understanding of VFX production pipelines and delivery requirements
Ability to manage multiple shots and meet production deadlines

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The Company

751 Employees

Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

Phantom FX (PhantomFX) is a TPN-certified creative visual-effects studio based in India. It provides high-end VFX, CGI, animation, and post-production services for feature films, web series, television, and commercials worldwide. The company supports production, pre-production, and post-production, creating 3D elements, photoreal creatures and environments, match-move work, compositing, roto, and animated content for domestic and international projects. Its studios operate in Chennai, Mumbai, and Hyderabad with overseas administrative offices.