On-Set Supervisor (Virtual Production)

Pixomondo; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A visual effects and production company based in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced on-set supervisor to coordinate between the production team and directors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supervising virtual production projects, particularly with LED walls, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. You will oversee the integration of CG elements, monitor performance, and troubleshoot technical issues during productions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an on-set supervisor.
• Experience with virtual production projects, especially LED walls.
• Ability to coordinate on-set operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as a communicator between the team and directors.
• Oversee setup and configuration of virtual production equipment.
• Ensure seamless integration of CG elements with live production.

Skills

On-set supervision experience

Leadership and management skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Virtual production tools

Real-time tools and technologies

Job description

Responsibilities

• Act as the central pin, communicating between director, DP, production crew and engine operators, ensuring the team has everything needed to operate production successfully.
• Oversee the setup and configuration of virtual production equipment, including cameras, motion capture systems, unreal engine, and other hardware and software tools.
• Ensure that CG elements such as environments and effects, seamlessly integrate within live production, coordinating with crew to achieve the desired look and feel.
• Monitor operators who are controlling virtual production tools, adjusting as necessary to maintain performance and visual quality.
• Troubleshoot technical issues that arise during productions, such as connectivity issues, software glitches, or compatibility issues between different components of the Virtual Production set up.
• Ensure virtual content meets the established quality standards and are consistent with the overall visual style of the production.
• Provide training and support to the production team on best practice for virtual production tools and workflows.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an on-set supervisor
• Experience supervising VP projects, and familiar with the setup of LED walls.
• Knowledge of real-time tools and technologies
• Strong leadership and management skills, able to expertly coordinate on-set operations.
• Quick and effective problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication with production and technical teams
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring seamless integration of virtual and live elements.

About Pixomondo :

PXO, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, creates industry-leading Visualization, Virtual Production and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content. Through its 24-year history, the Oscar, BAFTA & Emmy winning creative and technology company has been a trusted partner for storytellers and showrunners worldwide. The company has consistently created iconic works, from Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award winning Hugo and multiple seasons of HBO’s Emmy winning Game of Thrones to the recent House of the Dragon, Amazon’s The Boys, and Lionsgate’s John Wick : Chapter 4.

In Virtual Production, PXO collaborates with filmmakers from first drawing to final pixel. Using interactive technology and proprietary software and tools, PXO brings ideas to life by virtually immersing filmmakers in the worlds they imagine, throughout every stage of the creative process.

The company’s LED virtual production work includes House of the Dragon, Star Trek : Discovery, Star Trek : Strange New Worlds, Avatar : The Last Airbender, Reacher and Amazon’s critically acclaimed Cada Minuto Cuenta. PXO has seven creative studios and three LED volumes in the US, UK, Germany, Canada.

Our company values are :

Integrity - Be honest. Be trustworthy. Show respect. Be authentic.

Innovation- Adopt a beginner mindset. Be adaptable. Be progressive. Be creative. Be brave.

Unity - Be collaborative. Be empathetic. Recognize difference.

Determination - Have purpose. Show commitment. Be disciplined. Be resilient.

Excellence- Push to make the best work. Never repeat mistakes. Share knowledge. Analyse success and failure.

Benefits

Pixomondo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.

PXO does not accept resumes from recruiters. Unsolicited resumes are accepted directly from candidates only. PXO will not pay any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.