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At Stellar Creative Lab, our foundational mission is to cultivate an exceptional studio environment where professionals genuinely thrive, collaborate, and feel valued. Production environments naturally experience cyclical shifts, breakthroughs, and demanding milestones; we navigate these inevitable dynamics as a highly synchronized, supportive, and interconnected team. Stellar Creative Lab deliberately reject production models that isolate artists. Instead, our studio culture is anchored in transparency, open communication, creative integrity, and mutual professional respect. We believe that technical mastery combined with an ego-free, collaborative spirit provides the ultimate framework for creative magic. Job Overview : Previs/Layout Lead Operational Details Position Information Company Stellar Creative Lab Location Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Flexible Hybrid Workspace) Employment Type Full-Time Experience Level Experienced / Senior Lead (5+ years experience, 1–2 years in leadership) Project Assignment Premium Streaming Series for Marvel Animation Compensation Range $95,000 CAD – $110,000 CAD per annum (Commensurate with experience) Core Software Toolsets Autodesk Maya & Flow Production Tracking (formerly ShotGrid) Hiring Priority British Columbia Residents, Canadian Citizens, & Permanent Residents The Opportunity Previs/Layout Lead Stellar Creative Lab is strategically expanding its production leadership pipeline. We are seeking a supportive, highly creative, and vision-driven Previs/Layout Lead to guide our camera and staging team on an upcoming, high-profile premium streaming series for Marvel Animation. In this role, you will effectively serve as the practical, hands-on head of cinematography within our 3D digital world. Your primary responsibility is to lead your team in translating traditional 2D storyboards into a dynamic 3D digital space, ensuring that every sequence fundamentally supports the overarching narrative, thematic tone, and character arcs. This leadership discipline extends far beyond simple camera review; it requires coaching your artists to make sophisticated, deliberate creative choices regarding framing, focal lengths, camera movement, and character blocking to establish an impeccable cinematic flow that sets downstream departments up for absolute success. If you are an empathetic mentor who loves guiding artists, finding practical solutions to staging roadblocks, and keeping your crew organized under tight deadlines, we want you at the helm. Scope of Work & Key Responsibilities As a Previs/Layout Lead at Stellar, your contributions will directly shape the visual rhythm and narrative clarity of the series while fostering a healthy team dynamic. Your day-to-day operations will center around three core functional areas: 1. Cinematography & Staging Leadership 2. Team Leadership & Mentorship 3. Collaboration, Review & Pipeline Integration Position Requirements Candidates will be thoroughly evaluated based on their portfolio quality, leadership philosophy, and industry experience relative to high-end character animation workflows. Must-Have Qualifications Nice-to-Have Assets Why Choose Stellar Creative Lab? Stellar Creative Lab is dedicated to building a workplace that supports both professional development and personal well-being. Stellar Creative Lab hiring Previs/3D Layout Lead, Canada Apply now See open roles Explore More Jobs

Stellar Creative Lab is strategically expanding its production pipeline. We are seeking talented, cinematic-focused Previs/Layout Artists (Camera & Staging) at the Junior, Mid, and Senior tier levels to contribute to an upcoming, high-profile premium streaming series for Marvel Animation. In this role, you will effectively serve as the digital cinematographer for the project. Your primary responsibility is to translate traditional storyboards into a dynamic 3D digital space, ensuring that every sequence fundamentally supports the overarching narrative, thematic tone, and character arcs. This discipline extends far beyond simple camera placement; it requires sophisticated, deliberate creative choices regarding framing, focal lengths, camera movement, and character blocking to establish an impeccable cinematic flow. If you are a collaborative team player with a profound appreciation for the nuances of cinematography, a meticulous eye for detail, and a desire to piece complex stories together shot by shot under constructive directorial guidance, we encourage you to explore this opportunity. Job Overview : Previs/Layout Artist Quick Overview Details Company Stellar Creative Lab Location Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Flexible Hybrid Workspace) Employment Type Full-Time Project Premium Streaming Series for Marvel Animation Compensation $62,000 CAD – $95,000 CAD per annum (Commensurate with experience) Core Software Autodesk Maya About Stellar Creative Lab At Stellar, our foundational mission is to cultivate an exceptional studio environment where professionals genuinely thrive, collaborate, and feel valued. Production environments naturally experience cyclical shifts, breakthroughs, and demanding milestones; we navigate these inevitable dynamics as a highly synchronized, supportive, and interconnected team. We deliberately reject production models that isolate artists. Instead, our studio culture is anchored in transparency, open communication, creative integrity, and mutual professional respect. We believe that technical mastery combined with an ego-free, collaborative spirit provides the ultimate framework for creative magic. Scope of Work & Key Responsibilities as Previs/Layout Artists As a Previs/Layout Artist at Stellar, your contributions will directly shape the visual rhythm and narrative clarity of the series. Your day-to-day operations will center around three core functional areas: 1. Cinematography, Staging, and Lensing 2. Pipeline Collaboration and Story Integration 3. Creative Problem Solving and Compositional Integrity Position Requirements Candidates will be thoroughly evaluated based on their portfolio quality, technical aptitude, and industry experience relative to the specific tier for which they apply. Must-Have Qualifications Professional Production Experience (Select Applicable Tier) Core Competencies and Toolsets Nice-to-Have Assets Why Choose Stellar Creative Lab? We are dedicated to building a workplace that supports both professional development and personal well-being. 3D Layout Artist, Stellar Creative Lab, Canada Apply now See open roles Explore More Jobs