Volume Head – Virtual Production

• Oversee daily operations of the LED volume, ensuring technical and creative readiness for each shoot
• Supervise screen calibration, content playback systems, camera tracking, and real-time sync across systems
• Manage volume crew including system techs, playback operators, tracking supervisors, and media wranglers
• Serving as a front-line support representative of Qube on the field to clients, vendors, and other partners

• Work closely with the Director of Photography, Virtual Art Department (VAD), and Production Designers to ensure environments are optimised for camera and lighting
• Interface with the Unreal Engine team for environment testing and approvals
• Coordinate with the ICVFX Supervisor and production team to ensure pre-shoot workflows are followed
• Participate in any required client or market-specific training, calls, meetings, etc.

• Own and optimise the volume pipeline including tracking systems, media servers, genlock/timecode sync, etc.
• Maintain a deep understanding of render performance, latency management, Display configuration, and physical volume hardware
• Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to implement upgrades and new capabilities

• Manage shoot schedules, tech prep days, and volume resets in collaboration with Production and Line Producers
• Evaluate scene complexity and ensure all technical requirements (tracking, playback, lighting integration) are accounted for
• Create and manage shot-specific volume configurations

• Monitor output quality during rehearsals and takes; quickly troubleshoot any on-set issues
• Maintain show continuity logs for playback, calibration states, and tracking environments
• Maintain accurate records for assets, appliances, maintenance logs and preventive maintenance
• Enforce best practices for data integrity, content versioning, and screen health

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of operators and technicians for ongoing stage operations
• Work with HR/TechOps to recruit and onboard freelance or full-time volume crew
• Foster a safe, collaborative, and high-performance on-set environment

• Experience: 6–10 years in film/TV production, with 3+ years in LED volume/virtual production leadership.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of real-time rendering (Unreal Engine), camera tracking systems, LED hardware, media servers and timecode sync.
• On-Set Experience: Strong familiarity with cinematography, lighting for LED volumes, and the pace of physical production environments.
• Leadership: Proven experience managing cross-functional teams in high-pressure situations.
• Workflow Knowledge: Understanding of the full virtual production pipeline including VAD handoff, content testing, playback integration, and ICVFX best practices.
• Problem Solving: Calm under pressure with a solutions-first mindset and ability to troubleshoot technical and creative issues in real time.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to manage expectations across departments and clearly articulate needs, risks, and timelines.

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