Junior Matchmove Artist: Grow, Learn & Mentor in VFX

Track Visual Effects LTD; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 3 months

Overtime after 40 hours

North America’s only Matchmove company

In-house tutorials

Great clients

Job summary

Track Visual Effects LTD in Vancouver is seeking a Junior Matchmove Artist to join our growing team. You will contribute to feature films and commercials, learning from experienced artists and taking ownership of tasks in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes accurate camera and object matchmove, Maya workflows, and mentoring by senior staff. We offer flexible hours, an open creative environment, and opportunities to develop skills across a range of projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer graphics or a related subject.
• 5+ years experience as a Matchmove Artist.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team.
• Expert level skills in Syntheyes and/or 3de.
• Strong Knowledge of Maya.
• Basic Nuke.
• Soft tracking a plus (vertice animation with no rig).
• The ability to script in MEL and Python is a plus.
• Syntheyes - Geo H a plus.
• Keentools a plus, will be required to learn.

Responsibilities

• Ability to model environments with or without lidars, measurements, and camera information.
• UV objects when necessary.
• Expert Camera/Object matchmove. Ability to hand-key cameras/objects in Maya
• Ability to Rotoanim a 3D character rig to precisely match actors. Including facial animation
• Strong layout skills, including camera track overs.
• Meticulous nature with a self-critical eye, and high standards. Able to QC own shots
• Strong problem-solving and identify solutions without guidance
• Ability to give accurate time estimates as well as provide bidding hours with production
• Highly motivated, and be able to work with the entire team/production. Mentor all artists, especially junior artists
• Regularly review and assess individualprogress and goals of artists
• Communicate clear and concise issues to the Matchmove Leads & Supervisor
• To be able to follow directions and take ownership of your tasks.
• Maintain a professional level of knowledge about current developments in matchmove tools for computer graphics
• Work well under pressure. Excellent time management and work to tight deadlines. Handle client revisions in a timely manner
• Positive attitude and excitement for new challenges in an intense production environment
• Team player who excels in a collaborative environment

Skills

Matchmove expertise

Mentoring

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in computer graphics or related subject

Tools

Maya

Syntheyes

3de

Nuke

MEL

Python

Job description

Track Visual Effects LTD in Vancouver is seeking a Junior Matchmove Artist to join our growing team. You will contribute to feature films and commercials, learning from experienced artists and taking ownership of tasks in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes accurate camera and object matchmove, Maya workflows, and mentoring by senior staff. We offer flexible hours, an open creative environment, and opportunities to develop skills across a range of projects.