Company: DNEG
Location: Sydney, Australia
About DNEG
DNEG is a global leader in visual effects and animation, renowned for creating award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. With over 9,000 talented people worldwide, we are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We welcome exceptional talent to join our innovative studio in Sydney.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Layout Supervisor to join our VFX team in Sydney. Reporting to the Head of CG, the Supervisor is crucial to the success of an assigned Show, ensuring that all work delivered by the Layout Department meets the highest creative and technical standards.
You will be responsible for defining the layout approach for sequences and shots, setting the creative and technical standards for your team, and ensuring production is delivered on time, on budget, and sustainably. This role requires a strong focus on cinematography, technical problem-solving, and team mentorship.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
The table below outlines the primary accountabilities and collaborative responsibilities of the Layout Supervisor:
| Area of Responsibility | Accountable For | Collaborates On |
| Creative & Technical Direction | Interpreting the VFX/DFX Supervisor’s creative vision and briefing artists. Delivering creative continuity and output to required quality standards. Presenting and selling work to Supervisors. | Strategies for operational efficiency with the Global Head of Layout and other Supervisors. Testing new technologies. |
| Team Leadership & Mentorship | Providing creative and technical leadership, support, and feedback to all Layout Artists. Contributing to training schemes and providing accurate, timely feedback on artist performance. | Recruitment, including interviewing and providing summaries. Planning and delivering training. Assigning appropriate tasks to team members. |
| Production & Dailies | Delivering the highest quality work to dailies on schedule. Approving work ready for the next department. Providing accurate time estimations for delivery plans. | Cross-department communication to ensure efficient workflow. |
| Workflow & Documentation | Adhering to and maintaining consistent department documentation, workflows, and processes. Delivering department documentation for Show post-mortem. | N/A |
Essential Qualifications (“Must Have”)
- Extensive high-end VFX experience in feature film production.
- Proven team supervision experience.
- Extensive experience using Maya.
- Experience in camera animation.
- Strong artistic eye and a deep understanding of composition, staging, and cinematography.
- A thorough understanding of storytelling and continuity.
- Thorough understanding of 3D VFX processes and production pipelines.
- Demonstrates a strong skill-set in troubleshooting pipeline issues.
- Excellent listening and communication skills.
- Experience meeting deadlines while retaining a high quality of work.
Candidate Profile (“About You”)
- Passionate about film, cinematography, layout, and photography.
- Organised, proactive, and technically adaptive.
- A strong team leader—approachable, personable, and a clear communicator.
- Calm under pressure and committed to meeting production deadlines.
- Possesses a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude.
Desired Skills (“Nice to Have”)
- Experience in live-action cinematography.
- Passionate about photography.
- Scripting knowledge (Python/Mel).
- Onset experience.
Ready to define the cinematic vision for our next major feature? Apply now to join the DNEG team in Sydney.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
