Real - Time Visualization Lead

This is a Full Time Job

Member Summary:

Quick Summary (full description below):
The Real-Time Visualization Lead will work on cinematic sequences, supporting the filmmaker’s vision through character performance, camera work, lighting, and editing. This role is a project hire with an anticipated duration of up to six months.

Years of Experience Required:
5+ years (60+ Months)

Salary:
$150,000 - $190,000 per year, with possible annual incentive

Required Experience:
• Experience with Unreal Engine animation, camera work, and Autodesk Maya
• Shot and sequence generation experience
• Strong knowledge of film vocabulary, shot design, sequence progression, and camera techniques

Preferred Skills/Experience:
• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects for compositing
• Knowledge of Autodesk Motion Builder and PFTrack
• Experience with animation oversight for creatures, props, and vehicles

Workplace Requirements:
Onsite in Culver City, CA

Education Requirements:
Not mentioned

Hard Skills Required:
• Unreal Engine animation and camera work
• Autodesk Maya and UE exporting
• Compositing in Adobe After Effects

Soft Skills Required:
• Artistic eye for detail, understanding of cinematic language
• Original thinking and strong ownership of ideas
• Ability to work in a team, take direction, and adapt to changes

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits and potential for annual incentive

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Full Posting:

Company: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Job Title: Real-Time Visualization Lead
Location: Culver City, California

Job Description:
The Real-Time Visualization Lead is responsible for designing character performances and filming them with virtual cameras to create cinematic sequences aligned with the filmmaker’s vision. This includes managing sequences from storyboards and directing a team of artists for shot creation, blocking, camera work, and motion capture. The role involves significant collaboration with directors, visualization creative directors, and previs supervisors.

Responsibilities:
• Manage and construct sequences based on storyboards or scripts
• Collaborate with filmmakers and the creative director to implement creative notes
• Oversee character blocking, camera positioning, and performance capture with a team
• Supervise motion capture quality control and enhance mocap animation
• Create realistic and compelling animations for characters, creatures, props, and vehicles

Essential Skills:
• 5+ years in Unreal Engine animation and camera work
• Ability to create shots with and without storyboards
• Strong understanding of film and cinematic techniques
• Proficiency in Autodesk Maya, UE exporting, and Adobe After Effects
• Familiarity with Autodesk Motion Builder and PFTrack is a plus

Qualifications:
• Artistic eye for detail with strong understanding of cinematic language
• Keen sense of composition, color, and timing
• High-quality and efficient work standard
• Team-oriented with flexibility to adapt and rework ideas

Compensation:
$150,000 - $190,000 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, and other factors. Comprehensive benefits package available with potential annual incentives.