Available to hire
I’m Steven Leaute, a London-based VFX professional with 8 years of experience in previsualization and layout for film, episodic, trailer, and feature animation. I enjoy guiding teams, collaborating across departments, and staying ahead of industry developments.
I’m excited to bring my expertise to leadership roles in the VFX industry, and to continue creating cinematic compositions, lighting, and storytelling through previs and on-set solutions.
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Language
English
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French
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Work Experience
Senior Layout Artist at PIXOMONDO
December 1, 2024 - October 20, 2025Contributed to previs/layout for high-profile projects, created cinematic compositions and lighting to support storytelling, and collaborated with teams to manage shot content and assets.
Senior Layout Artist at PIXOMONDO
December 1, 2024 - October 20, 2025Leading previs and layout work for high-profile projects, coordinating with CG teams to craft cinematic sequences and maintain shot content, cameras, and assets. Mentored junior artists and contributed to pipeline efficiency.
Senior Layout Artist at PIXOMONDO
December 1, 2024 - October 20, 2025House Of The Dragon S02
Senior Layout Artist at PIXOMONDO
December 1, 2024 - October 20, 2025Created cinematic layouts and shot planning for high-profile projects; managed shot content, cameras, and assets, and coordinated with teams to ensure consistency across sequences.
Previs Animator / Artist at PIXOMONDO
August 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025Previs animation and layout for House Of The Dragon S02; created previs sequences and on-set planning visuals.
Previs Animator / Artist at PIXOMONDO
August 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025Created previs animation and layout for diverse projects, collaborating with departments to ensure storytelling continuity and camera intent.
Previs Animator Artist at PIXOMONDO
August 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025House Of The Dragon S02
Previs Artist at PIXOMONDO
August 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025Produced previs for House Of The Dragon S02, focusing on camera blocking, timing, and shot setup to support storytelling and VFX planning.
Senior Generalist / Previs Artist at REALTIME
May 31, 2023 - October 20, 2025Led previs workflows and layout tasks across projects; collaborated with multiple departments to integrate previs into production pipelines.
Senior Generalist / Previs Artist at REALTIME
May 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025Lead previs/generalist across multiple projects; collaborated with production to integrate previs into pipelines.
Senior Generalist / Previs Artist at REALTIME
May 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025Senior previs/generalist role providing previs, layout, and shot creation support for trailers and interactive projects; managed shot content and sequences.
Senior Generalist / Previs Artist at REALTIME
May 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025Woodwalkers; Formula 1 2023 trailer; Jurassic Park: Survival trailer (VFX & CG work)
TD at Framestore
April 30, 2022 - October 20, 2025Contributed to on-set and post pipelines for major films (The Little Mermaid, Thor: Love and Thunder, Moon Knight) and provided technical direction for previs/Layout.
Senior Layout Artist at Framestore
April 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025Contributed previs and layout work on high-profile features; collaborated with on-set teams and CG departments to ensure shot integrity and visual storytelling.
Senior Layout Artist at Framestore
April 1, 2022 - October 20, 2025Led previs and layout for high-profile features and series, collaborating with directors and VFX supervisors. Projects included The Little Mermaid, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Moon Knight, with emphasis on camera blocking, shot planning, and storytelling through layout.
Senior Layout Artist at Cinesite
September 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025Previs/layout work for The Wheel Of Time; supported Prime Video production with camera blocking and shot composition.
Senior Layout Artist at Cinesite
September 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025Contributed layout and previs for The Wheel of Time (Prime Video).
Senior Layout Artist at Cinesite
September 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025Supported previs and layout for The Wheel Of Time; collaborated across departments to ensure pipeline integration.
Senior Previs/Layout Artist at Outpost VFX
June 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025Previs and layout contributions for The Wheel Of Time; coordinated with CG and production teams to maintain visual continuity.
Senior Previs/Layout Artist at Outpost VFX
June 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025Previs and layout for The Wheel of Time (Prime Video).
Previs/Layout Artist at Outpost VFX
June 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025Previs/Layout work for The Wheel Of Time; assisted in on-set planning and post-production workflows.
Previs/Layout Artist at Axis Studios
May 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025Scrooge: A Christmas Carol previs and layout work for Netflix projects; supported shot planning and camera workflows.
Previs/Layout Artist at Axis Studios
May 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025Previs and layout for Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (Netflix).
Previs/Layout Artist at Axis Studios
May 1, 2021 - October 20, 2025Contributed previs/layout for Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (Netflix); supported production pipelines.
Master Instructor at e-artsup
December 31, 2020 - October 20, 2025Delivered master class on 3D previsualisation.
Master Instructor at e-artsup
December 1, 2020 - October 20, 2025Master class in 3D previsualisation; taught core previs concepts and pipeline integration.
Lead Previs Artist at Bigtooth Studios Ltd
November 30, 2020 - October 20, 2025Previs Shot Creator.
Previs Shot Creator at Bigtooth Studios Ltd
November 30, 2020 - October 20, 2025Created previs shots for project work and collaborated with artists to refine sequences.
Lead Previs Artist at Bigtooth Studios Ltd
November 1, 2020 - October 20, 2025Lead Previs Artist for a short-term project; produced previs shots to guide production.
Lead Previs Artist at Bigtooth Studios Ltd
November 1, 2020 - October 20, 2025Lead previs artist delivering previs shots and sequences; collaborated on production planning and on-set workflows.
Previs Shot Creator at Framestore
July 1, 2020 - October 20, 2025Created previs shots and assisted with layout for high-end CG sequences.
Animation Artist TD at Framestore
July 1, 2020 - October 20, 2025Animation-focused previs/TD work for Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey; contributed to shot planning and on-set integration.
Animation Artist TD at Framestore
July 1, 2020 - October 20, 2025Animation/TD work on Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.
Animation Artist TD at MPC
February 1, 2020 - October 20, 2025Animation artist and TD for projects including Clifford the Big Red Dog and The One and Only Ivan; contributed to shot pipelines and animation tasks.
Animation TD at MPC
February 1, 2020 - October 20, 2025Clifford the Big Red Dog — animation TD work supporting previs and layout pipelines.
Animation Artist TD at MPC
February 1, 2020 - October 20, 2025Clifford the Big Red Dog.
Animation Artist TD at MPC
February 1, 2020 - October 20, 2025TD-driven animation and layout duties for Clifford the Big Red Dog; supported production pipelines.
Layout Key Artist TD at MPC
December 31, 2019 - October 20, 2025Layout key artist for The One and Only Ivan and The Lion King; contributed to major Disney productions.
Layout Key Artist TD at MPC
December 1, 2019 - October 20, 2025Layout key artist and TD for The Lion King and The One and Only Ivan; contributed to shot planning and layout.
Layout Key Artist TD at MPC
December 1, 2019 - October 20, 2025Layout key artist and TD duties across The One and Only Ivan and The Lion King; refined shot framing and camera work.
Layout Key Artist TD at MPC
December 1, 2019 - October 20, 2025The Lion King; The One and Only Ivan.
IT Engineer at DVI Computer Engineering
August 31, 2012 - October 20, 2025IT Engineer handling cybersecurity, IT systems, and networks.
IT Engineer at DVI Computer Engineering
August 1, 2012 - October 20, 2025IT support and computer engineering.
IT Engineer at DVI Computer Engineering
August 1, 2012 - October 20, 2025IT and systems support; built a foundation in IT workflows that supported technical VFX operations.
IT Engineer at DVI Computer Engineering
August 1, 2012 - October 20, 2025IT, cybersecurity, and networks support.
Education
VFX Courses at Escape Studios
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Unreal Engine 4 Week Bootcamp for VFX professionals at Escape Studios
January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020Compositing for VFX Nuke at Escape Studios
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Cinematography and Film/Video Production at ESMA - Ecole Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025IT Computer specialists at CG and VFX School Faculte des Metiers
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012Cinematography and Film/Video Production at ESMA - Ecole Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025UNREAL 4 WEEK BOOTCAMP for VFX professionals at Escape Studios
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020Compositing for VFX Nuke at Escape Studios
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Cinematography and Film/Video Production at ESMA - Ecole Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025CG and VFX School at Faculte des Metiers IT
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025Computer specialists at Faculte des Metiers IT
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012Qualifications
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025Google IT Automation with Python Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025Unreal VFX - Escape Studio
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025Google IT Automation with Python Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025Unreal VFX - Escape Studio
January 11, 2030 - October 20, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Gaming, Other, Professional Services
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