Matchmove Supervisor

3 Months ago • 5-7 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

A Matchmove Supervisor is needed for a new studio in Vancouver. Responsibilities include overseeing the matchmove department, ensuring quality control of assets, working with clients and production, handling problem shots, mentoring junior artists, and managing the matchmove crew. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with industry-standard software (Syntheyes, 3de), a deep understanding of film cameras and data, and strong leadership skills. The role also involves managing the department, including leads, juniors/mids/senior artists, and contributing to pipeline development. Experience with Photogrammetry, Maya, and Nuke is a plus. The position requires strong problem-solving, time management, and communication skills to handle client revisions and meet deadlines.

Must have:

Expert in Syntheyes/3de
5+ years Matchmove Artist exp.
2+ years Matchmove Lead exp.
Strong leadership & mentoring
Deep understanding of film cameras
Problem-solving & time management
Excellent communication skills

Good to have:

Photogrammetry
Maya
Nuke
Rigging
MEL/Python scripting
MMSolver
Geo H
On-set supervision

Perks:

Extended health benefits
Flexible hours
Open creative environment

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Job Details

We are looking for a Matchmove Supervisor to join our team in Vancouver! Great opportunity for a Matchmove Lead looking to take a leap!

Do you want to influence the future of matchmove and be a part of a team that appreciates the craft of matchmove in all aspects, come join the family!

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to be part of the formative years of a new studio in Vancouver. Our constantly increasing projects range from feature films to commercials. You will be working with artists with a wealth of experience on various productions. We are looking for talented artists who have the drive to keep up and contribute to this quickly growing company.

The Matchmove Supervisor is the head of the matchmove department and is responsible for the quality control of all matchmove assets. They answer to the CG Supervisor but also work in conjunction with the clients/production to ensure that matchmove assets are working consistently throughout the pipeline. When needed it will be important to step in to handle problem shots. This is a senior and important role, it requires an in-depth knowledge of industry-standard matchmove software and a thorough understanding of film cameras, lens and onset data, as well as management of the matchmove crew.

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We offer extended health benefits, flexible hours, and an open creative environment for all our staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

Ability to model environments with or without lidars, measurements, and camera information. UV objects when necessary.
Expert Camera/Object matchmove. Ability to hand-key cameras/objects in Maya
Ability to take over shots that an artist is unable to complete.
Ability to Rotoanim a 3D character rig to precisely match actors. Including facial animation
Strong layout skills, including camera track overs.
Meticulous nature with a self-critical eye, and high standards. Able to QC own shots
Strong problem-solving and identifying solutions without guidance
Ability to give accurate time estimates for the entire matchmove team
Highly motivated, and be able to work with the entire team/production.
Mentoring and advancing new junior artists.
Regularly review and assess individual progress and goals of artists
Engage in the performance management process such as performance reviews, daily feedback, and mentoring
Communicate clear and concise issues to the Matchmove Leads.
Manage all aspects of the department, including leads, and juniors/mids/senior artists.
Maintain a professional level of knowledge about current developments in matchmove tools for computer graphics
Collaborate and help develop the full matchmove pipeline to optimize artist workflow
Work well under pressure. Excellent time management and work to tight deadlines. Handle client revisions in a timely manner
Positive attitude and excitement for new challenges in an intense production environment
Team player who excels in a collaborative environment
Handle client calls for new projects
Utilize effective communication skills to receive client notes and deliver instructions/feedback to artists
Accurate time management, handle bidding, understand the scope of work required with Production. Meeting production timetables/deadlines and budgets.
Build strong relationships with clients.
Provide recommendations and technical solutions to Clients
Responsible for ensuring that data coming from set is organized and available.
Interview and help select new hires

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in computer graphics or a related subject
5+ years experience as a Matchmove Artist
2+ years experience as a Matchmove Lead
Proven ability to manage and mentor a team
Expert knowledge in focal lengths, film backs, lens distortions, rolling shutter etc.
Expert level skills in Syntheyes and/or 3de
Knowledge in Rigging a plus
Strong Knowledge of Photogrammetry
Strong Knowledge of Maya
Basic Nuke
Soft tracking a plus (vertice animation with no rig)
The ability to script in MEL and Python is a plus
MMSolver a plus
Syntheyes - Geo H a plus
On-set supervision/ Data Collection a plus
Keentools a plus, will be required to learn

APPLICATION

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