Freelance: Layout / Tracking TD - New York
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.
The Layout/Tracking TD is responsible for establishing and maintaining the foundational 3D scene data for visual effects shots. This role ensures the accuracy and efficiency of all initial scene elements, preparing them for seamless integration by subsequent departments such as animation, lighting, and FX, often by solving complex technical and creative challenges and creative problems.
What you’ll do
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