



About the job :
As Previz & Layout Supervisor, you’ll lead the camera and layout pipeline from previs through final layout. Working closely with the Director and Head of Story, you’ll define the film’s camera style and oversee a team staging scenes in Unreal Engine to ensure storytelling, pacing, and composition are consistently delivered. You’ll serve as the creative and technical lead for all camera-related aspects of production.
Key Responsabilities :
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Shape the film’s cinematic language with the Director and Head of Story
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Lead previs to define visual storytelling, pacing, and shot design early on
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Guide the evolution from previs to final layout, maintaining clarity and rhythm
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Collaborate closely with Editorial, Animation, and Sequence Directors to elevate staging and timing
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Ensure cohesive scene logic and camera continuity in Unreal Engine
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Provide creative and technical direction to layout artists
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Personally stage or refine key sequences to enhance storytelling impact
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Partner with production on team structure, scheduling, and recruitment
Must have :
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Proven experience supervising previs/layout on animated features or VFX projects
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Strong eye for cinematic language, composition, and pacing
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Advanced Unreal Engine skills for layout, camera work, and real-time scene flow
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Ability to turn storyboards into compelling visual staging
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Excellent collaborator across Story, Editorial, Animation, and Direction
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Clear communicator and proactive team leader
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Bonus: Experience directing or editing previs-heavy sequences
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Bonus: English proficiency is a plus in our bilingual studio
Start date : September 2025
Offer type : Customary fixed-term contract (intermittent)
Contract : Full time
Occupation : Layout & Previz
Level : Senior
Location : On site, Montpellier
About us :
Dwarf is an innovation-driven animation studio based in Montpellier, South of France. By merging cutting-edge technology and artistic excellence, Dwarf produces high-end animated series and features for the global market.