At Stellar, we aim to build a studio where people actually want to work. We face the inevitable ups and downs of production as a truly supportive and connected team, prioritizing open communication over anyone working in isolation. We value honesty, creativity, and looking out for one another.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for an exceptional Previs/ Layout Supervisor to oversee our previs and layout teams on a premium streaming series for Marvel Animation.
You will act as the strategic partner to our Director, taking their high-level vision and building the practical framework to execute it in our 3D world. Your job is to establish the visual language of the show, but more importantly, to ensure your department has the workflows, guidance, and support to actually pull it off. This isn't just about reviewing camera placements; it's about leading a massive creative effort, making smart choices with framing and character blocking, and removing roadblocks so your Leads and Artists can do their best work. If you are a grounded leader who loves partnering with other department heads to solve complex storytelling puzzles and keeping production running smoothly, we want you at the helm.
In this role, success looks like:
Cinematography & Vision:
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Guide the creation of proxy environments, and drive set scout sessions with the Director.
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Oversee the translation of storyboards into 3D, ensuring that the staging, blocking, and camera work practically and creatively support the narrative.
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Follow the shot list provided by the Director, and work collaboratively to find solutions when deviations from the shot list are necessary..
Department Leadership & Culture:
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Strategic planning and assignment of sequence-level work to your team of artists.
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Lead, mentor, and manage the Camera and Staging Leads and artists, fostering a collaborative, ego-free team dynamic.
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Act as a supportive, approachable leader. Keep communication clear and focused on solutions, ensuring your team feels heard and respected during high-pressure delivery weeks.
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Act as a pragmatic voice in production meetings, realistically balancing the creative ambitions of the Director with the practical demands of the schedule and budget.
Cross-Department Strategy & Pipeline:
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Collaborate heavily with the Animation Supervisor, Pipeline Supervisor, and Editorial team to establish and refine workflows, ensuring seamless transitions between departments.
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Proactively identify and solve structural or staging challenges before they become bottlenecks on the production floor.
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Drive the review process in Flow Production Tracking, ensuring all feedback is clear, actionable, and effectively communicated to the team.
The Requirements
Must-Haves:
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Experience: 7–10+ years of production experience in Previs, Layout, or Camera, with proven experience as a Supervisor or Senior Lead on a CG series or feature.
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Artistic Mastery: An expert-level understanding of the principles of cinematography (framing, lenses, depth of field, camera movement), editing, and character animation/posing.
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Core Tools: Extensive working experience within a Maya pipeline and a strong understanding of how layout data affects downstream departments.
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Leadership Style: You lead with empathy, transparency, and practical problem-solving. You protect your team from unnecessary chaos and champion their success.
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Tracking Mastery: Deep experience with Flow Production Tracking (formerly ShotGrid) for tracking, task management, and running high-level reviews.
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Eligibility: Legally eligible to work in British Columbia, Canada.
Nice-to-Haves:
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Working experience with professional editing and graphics software, such as Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and/or Photoshop
Why Join Stellar?
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Flexible Environment: We offer a flexible hybrid schedule that will vary with project and team requirements.
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Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health benefits.
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Growth: Professional development support to help you stay ahead of tech and creative trends.
Culture: A collaborative, ego-free environment where technical expertise fuels creative magic.
Competitive salary range: $100,000 CAD - $120,000 CAD based on your experience and skills.
At Stellar Creative Lab, we believe diversity and inclusion are key to creativity and collaboration. We’re committed to building a supportive, open, and diverse community where everyone can thrive. We're always looking for ways to improve accessibility, so feel free to share any feedback or suggestions with us.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, though priority will be given to BC Residents, Canadians and Canadian Permanent Residents.
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