Overview

THE ROLE: VIRTUAL PRODUCTION TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

 

SOME OF THE THINGS YOU WILL DO:

  • Main point of contact between the Unreal artists team and the engineering/technical team regarding operational needs/upgrades/equipment requests
  • Operation of Scarab’s Virtual Production tool set; improvement and development where needed
  • Outline deliverables from Virtual Production to post-VFX
  • Support teams to achieve corroboration of look and scene performance, with digital assets for ingest, and scene setup
  • Involved in troubleshooting, development and improvement; communicating changes for a range of issues to streamline workflows and process
  • Own and analyze post-production of data derived from capture techniques, including processing and applying motion capture data, 3D scan data, photogrammetric images and other data types
  • On-Set work:
    • Ensuring the look and placement of characters, set dressing, and digital environments are equivalent to real world comparables
    • Establishing connection and calibration of virtual camera(s) to live action camera(s)
    • Making adjustments to scene, including lighting, animation, set dressing, and color correction; establishing the success of key creatives on-set,
    • Routing video signals for display, monitor, and recording
    • Reporting of all issues to engineering, acting as conduit to ensure timely resolution

YOU BRING:

  • On-set film experience
  • Ability to understand and assist in project management and budgeting when needed
  • Extensive Unreal Engine knowledge, VFX production / pipeline experience
  • Creativeness and resourcefulness – great problem-solving skills, ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and solve complex issues with assets in a VFX pipeline
  • Ability to execute technical challenges and tasks while remaining calm under pressure
  • Highly organized – can handle multiple tasks, effectively prioritize workload, and remain agile
  • Technically proficient in multiple disciplines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

  • Experience with production/project tracking applications, such as Wrike
  • Previous experience in Games, Virtual Production, Themed Entertainment or Visual Effects or a related industry

 

THIS IS WHY PEOPLE WORK AT SCARAB DIGITAL

  • We are a Strengths-Based culture and are passionate about our team working in their Strengths Zone.
  • We are always honing our craft and striving to do better.
  • We strive for flow state.  Better yet: Hive Mind flow state.
  • Get to be part of the exciting and growing Vancouver film industry.
  • Get to work on creative projects that start as an idea and end up being shared with millions of people.
  • Professional development is encouraged, and an allowance is provided to cover costs.

Our employees have the following to say:

“Working at Scarab is fast-paced and exciting – there is always something new to learn and the work we do is cool.”

“Our team is helpful and knowledgeable which creates an environment where we can crowdsource to innovate.”

“I love how Scarab takes the time to hire the right person. Fit is a priority for whoever comes on board.”

 

**Relocation Assistance may be offered to qualified applicant.**

**Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.**

About Scarab Digital

Scarab Digital is sought after by digital entertainment visionaries to help them achieve what they never thought possible. Through the convergence of cutting-edge technology and dynamic design, Scarab Digital is an industry expert at leveraging interactive motion graphics, emerging virtual production, and environmental visual effects.

Have you watched Sonic the Hedgehog? The Predator? The Flash?  These are all productions we were part of.  And while we love creating innovative content, we also love solving complex film production problems.  We are known in the film industry to have an arsenal of solutions, including postproduction, equipment rental inventory, experience video content and equipment video walls.