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Epic Games

Cinematics Director

Cary, NC · On-site

Work across multiple trailers simultaneously, contributing to animation, layout, lighting, and FX execution. * Collaborate with the Animation Director to direct motion capture sessions and oversee ...

Ten4

Senior Gaming Animator

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$129K - $148K/yr

College/University Degree in Character Animation or similar * Full comprehension of camera, layout, and stagingS * Self-directed and independent worker Major Plus: * Excellent hand-keyed facial ...

Ten4

Senior Gaming Animator

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$129K - $148K/yr

College/University Degree in Character Animation or similar * Full comprehension of camera, layout, and stagingS * Self-directed and independent worker Major Plus: * Excellent hand-keyed facial ...

loyalkaspar

Senior Designer / Animator

New York, NY

$116K - $132K/yr

Qualifications 6+ years professional design & animation experience for entertainment brands Mastery ... layout, and typography Expert knowledge of broadcast show package elements and identity systems ...

loyalkaspar

Senior Designer / Animator

New York, NY · On-site

$116K - $132K/yr

Qualifications • 6+ years professional design & animation experience for entertainment brands • ... layout, and typography • Expert knowledge of broadcast show package elements and identity systems ...

Fox

Temp - Senior Animator / Video Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$114K - $130K/yr

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Animation & Design (Primary Focus) * Concept, design, and ... Excellent design eye: composition, typography, layout, and how they translate into motion. * Strong ...

Filmless

Freelance Animator & GFX Artist

Manhattan, NY · Remote

... animation Must have a reel or portfolio of work to demonstrate skills and abilities Strong foundational knowledge of layout, color, grids, icons, typography, proportion, photography, and motion/rich ...

Filmless

Freelance Animator & GFX Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

... animation • Must have a reel or portfolio of work to demonstrate skills and abilities • Strong foundational knowledge of layout, color, grids, icons, typography, proportion, photography, and ...

CEDENT

iOS Developer (Dallas, TX)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$51.25 - $70.50/hr

Must have: Swift and its design patterns/3yrs UIKit, Cocoa design patterns/3yrs iOS memory management/3yrs Grand Central Dispatch & threading/3yrs Advanced UI & Auto layout, animations ...

CEDENT

iOS Developer

Dallas, TX

$51.25 - $70.50/hr

... layout, animations & transitioning UIKit, Core Graphics, Core Animation/3yrs Skills, Licenses & Certifications: • Proficiency in Swift and it's design patterns • Deep understanding of UIKit ...

Cedent

iOS Developer (Dallas, TX)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$51.25 - $70.50/hr

... layout, animations & transitioning UIKit, Core Graphics, Core Animation/3yrs Skills, Licenses & Certifications: • Proficiency in Swift and it's design patterns • Deep understanding of UIKit ...

Swaybox Studios

Rhino Designer

New Orleans, LA

Bachelor's degree in Animation, Film, Illustration, Architecture, Industrial Design, or related field-or equivalent professional experience. * 2+ years of experience in layout or set design for ...

Prophecy Technologies

Android Mobile Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$53.75 - $70.75/hr

Design and develop mobile UI fundamentals, including layout, animations, and Rest API integration. * Perform unit testing and functional testing using libraries like Mockito and Espresso. * Build ...

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As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for animation layout in the United States is $41.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $58.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Animation Layout artist?

An Animation Layout artist is primarily responsible for translating storyboards into detailed scene compositions, establishing camera angles, character placement, and background layouts for each shot. Their day often includes collaborating with directors and animation teams to ensure visual continuity, making technical adjustments to camera movement, and fine-tuning spatial relationships within scenes. They may also address feedback during review sessions and help prepare files for animators and other departments. This role is a critical bridge between story conception and final animation, ensuring the narrative is visually clear and compelling from frame to frame.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Animation Layout position, and why are they important?

To excel in Animation Layout, a strong understanding of cinematic composition, perspective, and storytelling principles is essential, often supported by a degree in animation, fine arts, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software like Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, and Autodesk Maya is highly valued, and knowledge of camera staging in 2D and 3D environments can be a plus. Effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with directors, animators, and other team members are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure that key story elements are visually clear and engaging, directly impacting the pacing and flow of animated productions.

What does an Animation Layout Artist do?

An Animation Layout Artist is responsible for setting up the composition, perspective, and camera angles for scenes in an animated production. They translate storyboards into detailed shot designs, ensuring proper staging and continuity. They also define character placement, background positioning, and camera movements to guide animators and other departments. Their work helps establish the visual storytelling and overall flow of the animation.

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Layout Lead, Cinema & Cinematics Dept

Layout Lead, Cinema & Cinematics Dept

Gearbox Software

Frisco, TX

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is an award-winning creator and distributor of entertainment for people around the world. Gearbox Entertainment develops and publishes products through its subsidiaries, Gearbox Software and Gearbox Publishing. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for successful game franchises including Brothers in Arms and Borderlands, as well as acquired properties Duke Nukem and Homeworld. Gearbox's ambition is to entertain the world and its key driving objectives include the pursuit of happiness for our talent, partners and customers, the prioritization of entertainment and creativity and a measured respect for profitability. For more information, visit www.Gearbox.com.

Gearbox Entertainment is growing our top-tier Cinema & Cinematics Department, dedicated to providing high-quality visual storytelling and narrative performance. A true "transmedia" team, we're dedicated to expanding our IPs and Properties through a great number of storytelling channels including cinematics, short films, and other engaging content for our vast audience. We have some incredible projects on our slate and plenty of room for professional growth. Our Layout Lead is an experienced leader and camera connoisseur, exuding a passion for visual storytelling, composition, and editing - able to own and steer scenes as they are pitched, planned, and executed via the foundational anatomy of a scene; camera, blocking, staging, and composition -- helping to create strong crafted narrative moments.A cinematographer at heart, a generalist in craft, able to roll up their sleeves to demonstrate and inspire the team. This leadership position is local, in-person hybrid at our Frisco, TX Studio. Relocation support offered. RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead the efforts of the Cinema & Cinematics Layout Team through strong collaboration with the Lead Cinematic Animator to bring to life signature narrative moments within Gearbox projects and properties.Using scripts, storyboards, raw mocap performance, and/or rough animation to drive pre-visualization, shot design, and/or layout of scenes and sequences, creating camerawork and initial editing of scenes using compositional techniques, lensing, and initial editorial layout.Execute revisions and quality improvements as edits and shots are refined in order to strengthen the edit and overall scene story.When needed, steer, manage, and organize the process of creating low-res and representational assets in support of the creation of layout files prepared for the cinematic animation team. This includes files provided and shared by other partnering teams like audio, fx, and other assets that require updating and upkeep.Help to transfer and sometimes edit performance capture data into layout scenes in preparation for shot design, then continuing to update and revise until ready for animation.Drive polish work supporting final camerawork, set design, lighting, VFX and animation, while having a strong understanding of each and the ability to complement their application.Working closely with the Cinematics Director and Cinematics Producer, establish and advocate scope and schedules in order to hit deadlines and manage priorities.Troubleshoot pipeline processes and work to improve them for the team.REQUIREMENTS:Minimum 4 years of experience working in cinematics on AAA video game titles or minimum 3 years of experience working in the Film/VFX/Animation industry.Strong communicator with problem-solving skills, able to provide, receive, and guide direction and feedback.Leadership experience owning a part of a pipeline, technique, or process where collaboration, documentation and instruction were paramount in team success.A deep love for storytelling experiences in film, animation, and video games.A strong understanding of cinematography and editing techniques of storytelling performances in all mediums.A strong sense of composition and color, with an intuitive understanding of the line of action.Experience with CG lighting techniques and pipelines.Animation knowledge in both motion capture and hand-keyed disciplines.Familiar with multiple pipelines of scene layout production.Experience and understanding of game engine workflows like UE4, Unity, or equivalent post-production rendering techniques.Advanced hands-on experience with Autodesk Maya.NICE-TO-HAVES:Experience with Autodesk MotionBuilder.Experience using tasking platforms such as Shotgrid and Jira.Familiar with the processes of visual storytelling within digital and practical mediums.Experience and knowledge using practical cameras and lenses for photography and/or cinematography.

Gearbox Entertainment believes that all team members should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world we strive to entertain. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide fair and equal treatment to all team members and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

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