Rough Layout Lead / Previs Lead állás Budapest
Média, marketing, reklám állásokDIGIC is a 20-year-old, Annie Award winning animation studio based in Hungary that has made its reputation with its high-end 3D animation for feature films, and commercials within the video game industry.
DIGIC is best known for creating fine details and realistic characters as well as world-class rendering in the production of the animated shorts.
We are looking for an experienced to join our award-winning team!
Remote work is available, but you must be able to work during European business hours.
DIGIC is best known for creating fine details and realistic characters as well as world-class rendering in the production of the animated shorts.
We are looking for an experienced to join our award-winning team!
Remote work is available, but you must be able to work during European business hours.
Rough Layout Lead / Previs Lead
Responsibilities
- Lead the previs and rough layout team across one or multiple projects
- Translate directorial vision and story intent into clear, cinematic previs and layout
- Define shot language, camera work, staging, and pacing in collaboration with directors and editorial
- Oversee task planning, prioritization, and delivery in coordination with production
- Review and give clear, constructive feedback on team work to maintain quality and consistency
- Actively contribute as a Rough Layout Artist as scheduled by production
- Identify potential storytelling, technical, or scheduling issues early and propose solutions
- Ensure previs outputs are usable and valuable for downstream departments (animation, VFX, layout, production)
- Support and mentor artists, helping them grow both creatively and technically
- Contribute to workflow development, pipeline improvements, and best practices within the department
Essential Skills
- Several years of professional experience in previs, rough layout, or layout, ideally in film, episodic, or high-end cinematic projects
- Proven experience in a lead or senior role, guiding artists and collaborating closely with directors
- Strong understanding of cinematic storytelling, camera language, composition, and editing principles
- Solid knowledge of production pipelines and how previs supports downstream departments
- Proficiency in industry-standard tools (e.g. Maya, Blender)
- Strong communication skills in English, and ability to work across multiple disciplines
- Organized, proactive, and comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Please note that DIGIC can only work with freelancers who are registered as sole proprietors/entrepreneurs or as self-employed professionals
Desirable Skills
- Experience working on AAA cinematics, feature animation, or game cinematics
- Editorial knowledge (timing, shot continuity, storytelling through cuts)
- Experience collaborating directly with clients
- Interest in pipeline design, or workflow optimization
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, visually ambitious projects
- A collaborative, artist-driven environment with strong creative ownership
- Long-term employment in Budapest with hybrid working or remote work from your own home
- A fun, creative, international and inclusive environment
