Virtual Production Technical Director (Expression of Interest)

Framestore; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000

Job description

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(Please note this is not a currently open role but we are interested to hear from people who are available or would be interested in Framestore)

Our pre-production (FPS) services division enables filmmakers and showrunners to make early-stage, creative decisions that can then guide their entire production. We have over a hundred creatives, technologists and producers working across concept art, previsualisation, virtual production, in-camera VFX, techvis and postvis.

This unique pool of world-class minds and skills allows us to serve as true creative collaborators, whether the production requires initial character design, logistical assistance for a single complex sequence or a 'beginning to end' offer that begins with concept art and culminates in our award-winning final VFX.

Who We Are

Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, episodic, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

The Role

Framestore Pre-Production Services invites expressions of interest for a Virtual Production Technical Director to join our growing Virtual Production team in London.

In this role, you'll ensure the smooth running of virtual camera and virtual scouting sessions and/or virtual production stages for in-camera VFX. You'll assemble scenes for virtual scouting, virtual camera work, and AR-based shoots, playing a key role in the ongoing development of the Virtual Production pipeline. Work will be on set, in the office and remote, with requirements for travel on a show-by-show basis.

This is a UK-based role, and you must have the right to live and work in the UK as we cannot provide VISAs or relocation at this time.

What you'll do:

1. Assist the VP supervisor with set up and running of in-camera VFX
2. Prepare and run virtual scouting, virtual camera and AR sessions
3. Equipment set up, upkeep and maintenance
4. Data management as per Framestore's folder structure and templates
5. Ensure and maintain hardware is correctly set up and calibrated
6. Deliver within schedule to meet deadlines

What we're looking for:

1. Strong knowledge of Unreal & Unreal's Blueprinting Framework
2. Experience with nDisplay
3. Experience with VR and AR tools
4. Experience working professionally on-set
5. Experience setting up/maintaining Perforce
6. Intermediate- to advanced-level user of Maya and/or Houdini
7. Great time management and communication skills

You might also have:

1. Previous experience in film, TV or games