Freelance: Layout / Tracking TD - New York

About the role

This is a freelance position within the New York team, candidates must be available from roughly October 2026 thru February 2027. Remote work is acceptable (from within the USA), but hybrid is encouraged and you may need to come into the office upon request. Ideal candidates will be based in the New York area, and must have valid US work authorization at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Accurately track camera footage and objects to integrate CG elements into live-action plates
• Process and ingest environmental reference data, including LIDAR and photogrammetry
• Prepare and integrate assets from external vendors, such as cameras, body tracks, and proxy geometry
• Ensure continuity of scale and environment across sequences
• Collaborate with supervisors to achieve the creative and technical vision for camera language and staging
• Creatively rework tracks, rerack or stitch cameras, and augment scene layouts
• Ensure the accuracy and efficiency of all initial scene elements, preparing them for seamless integration by subsequent departments such as animation, lighting, and FX
• Solve complex technical and creative challenges and creative problems

Requirements

• 3+ years of tracking/layout experience for commercials, episodic, or feature films
• Strong knowledge of Maya with excellent problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of the visual effects pipeline
• Experience with 3D tracking software (e.g., 3DEqualizer or similar)
• Strong knowledge of cinematography principles (camera lenses, movement, etc.)
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues to maintain continuity within the sequence
• Ability to take direction and feedback, and to work effectively in a team environment
• Self-disciplined and punctual in a remote work environment

Qualifications

• Experience with photogrammetry software, particularly Photoscan and Reality Capture
• Solid understanding of NukeMel and/or Python knowledge
• Camera and character animation experience

Skills

• Maya
• Photogrammetry software (Photoscan, Reality Capture)
• NukeMel and/or Python
• Camera and character animation

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

New York Employees Pay Range: $400 - $600 per day

Schedule

Not specified