Lead 3D Tracking Artist — Drive Cinematic VFX

Swaybox Studios; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Swaybox Studios is seeking an experienced Lead 3D Tracking / Matchmove Artist to guide the Tracking department and stay hands-on throughout production. You will mentor artists, establish best practices, review work for quality, and collaborate closely with VFX Supervisors and TDs to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment at our New Orleans studio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Matchmove, Tracking, or Layout Artist in feature film or high-end VFX productions.
• Previous experience leading artists, supervising sequences, or serving as a departmental lead.
• Demonstrated coordination of in-house and remote artists while maintaining quality and standards.
• Expert understanding of matchmoving principles including camera solving and lens distortion.
• Strong proficiency with 3DEqualizer and Maya; knowledge of Nuke and tracking workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Tracking / Matchmove department with artistic and technical direction.
• Mentor artists, review work, and maintain department quality standards.
• Coordinate with in-house and external vendor teams to ensure milestones are met.
• Perform complex 3D camera, object, and facial tracking on challenging shots.
• Establish and maintain best practices for tracking across the pipeline.
• Solve difficult shots using automated and hand-keyed techniques as needed.
• Deliver production-ready camera solves, rotomation, STMaps, and other outputs.
• Collaborate with VFX Supervisor, TDs, and Production to align with schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Camera solving

Tools

3DEqualizer

Autodesk Maya

Nuke

KeenTools

PFTrack/Syntheyes

Job description

Swaybox Studios is seeking an experienced Lead 3D Tracking / Matchmove Artist to guide the Tracking department and stay hands-on throughout production. You will mentor artists, establish best practices, review work for quality, and collaborate closely with VFX Supervisors and TDs to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment at our New Orleans studio.