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K Health

Director, Virtual Care Operations

New York, NY · On-site +1

$160K - $200K/yr

We are looking for a Director of Virtual Care Operations to lead and scale a fast-paced healthcare ... This is a highly cross-functional role partnering closely with Product, Clinical, Workforce ...

NEP GROUP

Production Apprentice

Miami, FL · On-site

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

For over 40 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live production, live events, and virtual ... Develop technical directing and live show execution skills. Phase V Producing * Learn the ...

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How much do director virtual production jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for director virtual production in the United States is $107,478.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $129,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Virtual Production vs Virtual Production Supervisor?

AspectDirector Virtual ProductionVirtual Production Supervisor
CredentialsExperience in film/TV production, knowledge of virtual toolsSimilar credentials, often with technical or production management background
Work EnvironmentCreative sets, post-production, on-set virtual environmentsOn-set coordination, technical supervision, team management
Industry UsageUsed across film, TV, commercials involving virtual setsPrimarily on set, overseeing virtual production workflows

The Director Virtual Production focuses on creative vision and directing scenes involving virtual elements, while the Virtual Production Supervisor manages technical operations and team coordination during virtual shoots. Both roles require industry experience and familiarity with virtual tools, but their primary responsibilities differ in creative versus technical oversight.

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Infographic showing various Director Virtual Production job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,478 per year, or $51.7 per hour.
Virtual Production Specialist

Virtual Production Specialist

Chapman University

Orange, CA

$31.73 - $38.46/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Chapman University rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

292nd of 544 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Position Information
Position Title Virtual Production Specialist Position Type Regular Job Number SA83924 Full or Part Time full-time 40 hours weekly Fair Labor Standard Act Classification Non-Exempt Anticipated Pay Range $31.73 - $38.46 Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Production Support Manager, the Virtual Production Specialist will provide technical guidance and support for Dodge College Virtual Production workflows and pipelines. This position is responsible for supervising ingestion of media assets, providing on-set technical guidance for LED wall infrastructures, and assisting with related media management of Virtual Production filming. The Virtual Production Specialist is responsible for delivering on-set support to students, faculty, and staff utilizing advanced tools and VP workflows for complex technical shoots including previs, s techvis, virtual cameras and other related technologies. Additionally, the Virtual Production Specialist will provide configuration and technical support for associated technologies including LED wall panels, motion-tracking systems, virtual production engines, RT servers, and other related virtual production elements, materials, and tools. This position will assist with events and other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Dodge College Virtual Production Studio and Workflow Support
  • Support Virtual Production on-set or remote studio sessions with students, faculty, and staff. Provides technical supervision and support of Virtual Production shoots, LED wall, operation of virtual and cinema cameras, incorporation of Unreal Engine, ingestion of VFX plates, real-time playback, and transfer of related media assets
  • Maintain and support Virtual Production equipment including cameras, tracking systems, playback engines, servers, LED panels, design software, and related components
  • Maintain relationships with repair vendors, schedule and track out-of-house repairs
  • Service equipment as needed
  • Regularly inspect and evaluate equipment for integrity, operation, and safety
  • Interface and interact with Information Systems and Technology staff to support and troubleshoot related technologies, networking interfaces and protocols, system hardware and associated infrastructure
  • Assist with setup of various events

Dodge College Virtual Production Training and System Support
  • Provide technical guidance and related instructional support to students, faculty and associated technical operations staff
  • Provide documentation and instructional guides on the proper use, handling, operations, and procedures of LED volumes, studio space, and related hardware
  • Assist with the hiring and training of student support staff
  • Create weekly schedules and track hours/expenses
  • Provide additional support to Director of Production and Technical Operations, Production Support Manager, Production Support Team and other staff as needed
  • Assist with other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
  • Basic knowledge of functionality related to professional motion picture and broadcast production equipment including but not limited to digital cinema cameras, lenses, lighting, sound, grip and electric for Media and Entertainment (M&E) Production
  • Experience with VFX and Virtual Production pipeline development
  • Experience with Virtual Production and related workflows, including image capture, camera tracking, MoCap, VCam, Scanning and Simulcam technologies, volumetric capture, interactive lighting, and in-camera VFX
  • Experience with related Virtual Production tools and technologies, including Disguise, Mo-Sys, Zero Density, Perforce, Unreal Engine, Unity, Python, Physics Based Rendering (PBR) materials, and other related emerging technologies
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with others in complex situations, maintain on-set etiquette, fulfil production roles, and supervise stage/studio protocols
  • Working knowledge of media and entertainment production within the context of Virtual Production, Plate Capture and Conform, and associated On-Set Infrastructure
  • Exceptionally detail oriented while maintaining high volume of work with quick turnaround
  • Strong writing skills for communicating with supervisors, faculty, staff, and vendors
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and adapt to frequent interruptions
  • Ability to use tact and diplomacy and maintain confidentiality in both oral and written communication
  • Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook
  • Undergraduate degree in film production, entertainment technology, computer science, broadcast engineering, or related field
Desired Qualifications
  • 3+ years related experience
  • Computer Science, IT, or Information Systems formal specialized training and/or related background and experience
  • Experience in an educational setting
Special Instructions to Applicants
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
Our campus-centered work environment fosters meaningful collaboration and connection, offering employees the opportunity to engage directly with students, faculty, and staff each day.
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