Swaybox Studios · 2 days ago
Rhino Designer
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSwaybox Studios is a company focused on innovative visual storytelling in collaboration with major studios. They are seeking a talented Set Layout Designer proficient in Rhino 3D to create immersive environments and translate storyboards into detailed set blueprints and layouts.
Media Production
Responsibilities
Collaborate with directors, production designers, and storyboard artists to create set layouts that align with the visual and narrative goals of each project
Translate concept art, storyboards, and production notes into Rhino-based technical layouts, blocking, and spatial arrangements
Develop detailed 3D models, set drawings, floor plans, and elevation designs in Rhino 3D, maintaining accuracy for fabrication and animation workflows
Generate scale-accurate models, set pieces, and scene geometry in Rhino for use by Fabrication, Stage/Camera, and Performance teams
Ensure sets are designed with camera angles, character movement, lighting, and puppet/animation scale in mind
Integrate story and visual language to craft environments that enhance character performance and narrative intent
Adjust and revise layouts based on creative feedback, technical constraints, and fabrication requirements
Work closely with model makers, set fabricators, and CG teams to ensure layout feasibility, build accuracy, and production efficiency
Maintain consistency of design style and quality across sequences and shots
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Animation, Film, Illustration, Architecture, Industrial Design, or related field—or equivalent professional experience
2+ years of experience in layout or set design for animation, film, or television
Strong proficiency in Rhino 3D, including modeling, drafting, and preparing files for fabrication
Strong understanding of scale, spatial reasoning, and set geometry, with the ability to accurately translate designs into Rhino-based technical models
Ability to troubleshoot and optimize Rhino files for fabrication, 3D printing, or stage use
Familiarity with additional design or visualization tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, Blender, or Maya)
Ability to interpret scripts and storyboards into visually dynamic and practical set designs
Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
Passion for storytelling and world-building
Preferred
Experience preparing Rhino models for CNC, laser cutting, or other digital fabrication methods
Experience using Rhino alongside other pipelines (e.g., Blender, Maya, Unreal, CAD) and exporting files in compatible formats
Experience with practical set builds or puppetry-based productions
Familiarity with stop-motion or hybrid puppet-animation pipelines
Knowledge of lighting and camera placement for physical or digital sets
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative creative environment
Company
Swaybox Studios
Swaybox Studios is bringing the magic of practical puppetry to the big screen in ways never before seen.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase