Elena Vallverdu Pages

Elena Vallverdu Pages

Lead Layout TD

Lead Layout TD / 3 yrs

Vancouver

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Dynamic and experienced Layout Lead with over a decade of expertise in layout and environment design for high-profile VFX projects. Proven track record in sequence planning and environment build-up with a knack for problem-solving and enhancing workflows. Adept at leading teams, mentoring new artists, and mastering new software and pipelines. Committed to delivering high-quality, visually compelling results in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
Work History
  • Lead Layout Techincal Director

    Wētā FX

    August 2023 - August 2025
    Vancouver, Canada
  • Senior Layout Technical Director

    Wētā FX

    March 2023 - August 2023
    Vancouver, Canada
  • Senior Layout Technical Director

    Wētā FX

    August 2021 - March 2023
    Spain
  • Senior Layout Artist

    ScanlineVFX

    June 2021 - August 2021
    Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

    Supported layout tasks on a short-term basis, assisting in reducing task bulk and improving overall efficiency.

    The Batman (2022)

  • Lead Layout TD

    Skydance Animation

    March 2021 - June 2021
    Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
  • Senior Layout Artist

    ScanlineVFX

    July 2020 - December 2020
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • Senior Layout Artist

    Digital Domain

    September 2019 - April 2020
    Vancouver, Canada Area
  • Senior Layout Artist

    MPC

    February 2018 - August 2019
    Vancouver, Canada Area
  • Layout TD

    Iloura

    August 2017 - December 2017
    Melbourne, Australia
  • layout TD

    Wētā FX

    August 2016 - June 2017
    Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand
  • Layout TD

    MPC

    June 2016 - July 2016
    London, United Kingdom
  • generalist td

    Double Negative

    February 2016 - May 2016
    London, United Kingdom
  • Layout TD - Generalist

    Double Negative

    March 2016 - May 2016
    London, United Kingdom

    Working closely with rigging to replace and fit a large cg bullet train over smaller tracks and train from plate.

    Cure for Wellness (2017)
    Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
    Star Trek: Beyond (2016)

  • layout TD

    MPC

    November 2014 - February 2016
    London, United Kingdom
  • Layout TD - Environment Artist

    MPC

    December 2014 - February 2016
    London

    Camera projections, repositioning, re-racks and previsualization.
    Sequence lead; delegating tasks and guiding new artists during peak times.
    Procedural and hand placed set dressing on key shots.

    The Jungle Book (2016), Disney
    Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead men tell no tales (2017), Disney

  • 3D Generalist

    Prime Focus World

    February 2011 - November 2014
    London, United Kingdom
  • 3D Generalist / Motion Graphics

    Petrol TV

    April 2010 - September 2010
    London, United Kingdom
  • Generalist

    Lorem Ipsum Group - (now Grey Barcelona)

    April 2009 - June 2009
    Barcelona Area, Spain
  • Administrative Assistant / Front Desk Staff

    Mutual Medica

    July 2008 - October 2008
    Barcelona Area, Spain

    Handling front office reception and administration duties, including greeting guests, answering phones, handling company inquiries, and sorting and distributing internal and external mail.

  • Administrative Assistant / Front Desk Receptionist

    Old Raval Finques, S.L.

    June 2006 - August 2007
    Barcelona Area, Spain

    Planning and scheduling meetings for real estate agents and listings management. Front office reception and administration duties, greeting guests, answering phones, handling company enquiries, and sorting and distributing mail.

  • Administrative Assistant / Front Desk Receptionist

    Fitness Factory (Permanently Closed)

    March 2005 - September 2005
    Barcelona Area, Spain

    Records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance and other office support services.
    Front office reception and administration duties, costumers membership assessment and creation.

  • Administrative Assistant / Front Desk

    Sateca, S.L.

    August 2002 - July 2004
    Barcelona Area, Spain

    Planning and coordinating technicians schedules for repairs and installations around Barcelona Greater Area.
    Front office reception and administration duties, managing and processing invoice documents, answering phones and handling company enquiries.

  • Administrative Assistant

    Caymel, S.L.

    July 2000 - June 2002
    Barcelona Area, Spain

    Planning and coordinating technicians schedules for monthly maintenance of elevators and occasional repairs.
    Records and information management and facilities planning and maintenance.

Education
  • Japanese

    UOC X - Xtended Studies

    2020 - ?
  • Autodesk Maya

    Escape Studios

    2014 - 2014
  • Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Ap in Creative Computi

    University of London International Programmes

    2013 - 2013
  • 3D Animation Course

    Lorem Ipsum Group

    2009 - 2009
  • Film and animation movies and Design and creation of digital sound

    Universitat Oberta de Catalunya

    2009 - 2009
  • Workshop of video creation and stop motion

    BCN Visualsound

    2008 - 2008
  • 3D animation production with Softimage

    9Zeros de Barcelona

    2005 - 2006
  • Administration Management

    INS Vall d'Hebron

    1998 - 1999