Remote Lead Virtual Production Specialist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.600.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Virtual Production Specialist to pioneer real-time workflows and in-camera VFX within a remote-first team. You will lead pipelines, drive Unreal Engine-based production, and collaborate with directors, VFX teams, and remote colleagues worldwide.

The role demands expertise in motion capture, virtual cameras, and live-action workflows, with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in virtual production, real-time graphics, or a related field within the film, game, or broadcast industry.
• Proven expertise with Unreal Engine, including real-time rendering, Blueprints, and virtual production tools.
• Strong understanding of 3D modeling, animation, texturing, and lighting principles in a real-time context.
• Experience with motion capture, virtual cameras, and live-action production workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design, setup, and operation of virtual production pipelines, leveraging real-time technologies.
• Collaborate with directors, cinematographers, VFX supervisors and stakeholders to integrate virtual production techniques.
• Develop and manage virtual assets for real-time rendering (environments, characters, props).
• Operate and manage virtual camera systems and motion capture during shoots.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges related to real-time rendering, data management, and pipeline integration.
• Stay abreast of trends in virtual production and real-time graphics; recommend advancements.
• Train and mentor team members on virtual production workflows and best practices.
• Contribute to the strategic vision for the company's adoption of virtual production.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Python scripting

Tools

Unreal Engine

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Virtual Production Specialist to pioneer real-time workflows and in-camera VFX within a remote-first team. You will lead pipelines, drive Unreal Engine-based production, and collaborate with directors, VFX teams, and remote colleagues worldwide.

The role demands expertise in motion capture, virtual cameras, and live-action workflows, with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.