Head of Cinematography, Layout- Ink

Netflix
Los Angeles
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 74.68+ hourlyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 7+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Problem-solving","Organizational skills","Collaboration"]

Lead the cinematography and visual storytelling for animated features built with experimental GenAI-native production pipelines. Collaborate with directors and creative leadership to define camera language, staging, and composition, and partner with tech and production to test and refine traditional, GenAI, and hybrid workflows connecting 2D/3D. Forecast pipeline needs, build reusable templates and scripts, and mentor the layout team to scale future capabilities.

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Head of Cinematography, Layout- Ink

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Job Summary

Lead the cinematography and visual storytelling for animated features built with experimental GenAI-native production pipelines. Collaborate with directors and creative leadership to define camera language, staging, and composition, and partner with tech and production to test and refine traditional, GenAI, and hybrid workflows connecting 2D/3D. Forecast pipeline needs, build reusable templates and scripts, and mentor the layout team to scale future capabilities.
Location: Los Angeles
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Collaborate with director(s) and creative leadership to architect and execute the show’s camera language and visual style.
  • •Direct character and layout staging/choreography to maximize cinematic storytelling with visual clarity and narrative flow.
  • •Partner with Tech and Production to define, test, and refine traditional, GenAI, and hybrid workflows integrating 2D and 3D.
  • •Forecast pipeline needs and mitigate bottlenecks to protect delivery timelines.
  • •Build and champion workflows, templates, scripts, and document learnings; mentor and train the layout team and incorporate feedback quickly.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 74.68 hourly
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionRetirementPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 7 years experience in film, TV or games industry.
  • •Minimum 4 years experience in a leadership or supervisory role for film, TV or games.
  • •Samples and/or credits demonstrating excellence in layout/previs.
  • •Solid knowledge of Previs, Camera, and CG shot production and its iterative process.
  • •Advanced working knowledge of CG software tools such as Autodesk Maya, Houdini or Nuke.
Experience:7+ yearsFilmTVGamesGenerative AI
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsCollaboration
Tech Stack:Autodesk MayaHoudiniNukePythonMELGenAI2D3DCG softwarePrevisCG shot production

Company Brief

Netflix
Global subscription streaming service that produces and distributes movies, TV series, and games across multiple devices, operating worldwide with extensive original content and localized offerings.
Industry: Streaming Platforms
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Gatos, United States
Founded: 1997
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