Virtual Production Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Fully remote work arrangement

Health insurance coverage

Home office setup allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Virtual Production Specialist to join a forward-thinking team in the Arts & Entertainment sector. This remote-first role focuses on leveraging real-time rendering and VFX pipelines to create immersive digital environments and experiences.

You will collaborate with directors and artists across a distributed team, operate motion capture and real-time rendering workflows, and stay at the forefront of virtual production technologies to deliver cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Experience in virtual production, real-time rendering and VFX pipelines.
• Strong understanding of cinematography, lighting, and camera techniques for virtual production.
• Experience with motion capture, performance capture, and volumetric capture technologies.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and animation software is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and ability to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies.
• Strong communication for remote collaboration within a distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage virtual production hardware and software, including real-time rendering engines and motion capture systems.
• Collaborate with directors and artists to develop and implement virtual sets and environments.
• Integrate live-action footage with CGI elements to create seamless virtual scenes.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to virtual production pipelines and workflows.
• Stay current with advancements in virtual production technologies and workflows.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the production team on best practices for virtual production.

Skills

Virtual production

Real-time rendering

VFX pipelines

Unreal Engine

Unity

Motion capture

Remote collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Motion capture systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Virtual Production Specialist to join their innovative team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about the intersection of technology and creative storytelling within the Arts & Entertainment sector. You will play a key role in leveraging cutting-edge virtual production techniques to create immersive and realistic digital environments and experiences. As this is a remote-first position, you will collaborate with a distributed team, utilizing advanced collaboration tools to bring projects to life without geographical limitations. This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of next-generation content creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and manage virtual production hardware and software, including real-time rendering engines and motion capture systems.
• Collaborate with directors and artists to develop and implement virtual sets and environments.
• Integrate live-action footage with CGI elements to create seamless virtual scenes.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to virtual production pipelines and workflows.
• Stay current with advancements in virtual production technologies and workflows.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the production team on best practices for virtual production.

Requirements

• Proven experience in virtual production, real-time rendering (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity), and VFX pipelines.
• Strong understanding of cinematography, lighting, and camera techniques relevant to virtual production.
• Experience with motion capture, performance capture, and volumetric capture technologies.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and animation software is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to shape the future of entertainment production.