Vancouver | Matchmove Artist | Junior

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

We are looking for a Junior Matchmove Artist to join our team in Vancouver!

Do you want to influence the future of matchmove and be a part of a team that appreciates the craft of matchmove in all aspects, come join the family!

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to be part of the formative years of a new studio in Vancouver. Our constantly increasing projects range from feature films to commercials. You will be working with artists with a wealth of experience on various productions. We are looking for talented artists who have the drive to keep up and contribute to this quickly growing company.

Check out our Youtube Track channel full of awesome tutorials!

We offer extended health benefits, flexible hours, and an open creative environment for all our staff.

Duties & 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

Education and Experience

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

Required software knowledge

Maya

Syntheyes and/or 3de

Nuke

Recommended software knowledge

MM Solver

Russian3dScanner

Python/Mel

Why work at Track VFX?

Benefits after 3 months! (contracts must be 6 months or longer to be eligible)

We pay overtime after 40 hours!

Only Matchmove company in North America

Training seminars. Provide many in-house tutorials

Great clients and ability to work closely with them!

Amazing artists and supportive production team

Ability to work closely with head Supervisors

Help make an impact in the future of Matchmove