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Remote Virtual Production Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Lead and inspire a Creative Virtual Production team to conceptualize and execute imaginative deployments across diverse broadcast news studios and environments, pushing the boundaries of design.

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Virtual Production Studio Operator

New York, NY · On-site

$18.25 - $22.25/hr

We are seeking a talented and tech-savvy Virtual Production Studio Operator to join our innovative team in New York, NY. This role is at the forefront of cutting-edge video production, where you will ...

Production Design & Virtual Art Department (VAD) fellows focus on environments, asset review, production design, look development, and VAD collaboration. Volume Control fellows focus on LED volume ...

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How much do virtual production jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual production in the United States is $36.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is virtual production?

A Virtual Production job involves using real-time technology, such as game engines and LED volumes, to blend digital and physical filmmaking techniques. Professionals in this field work with tools like Unreal Engine, motion capture, and immersive environments to create seamless visual effects and virtual sets. Roles in Virtual Production can range from technical artists and LED operators to cinematographers specializing in real-time workflows. This approach allows filmmakers to visualize scenes interactively, make creative decisions faster, and reduce post-production costs. It's a rapidly growing field that bridges filmmaking, VFX, and game development.

What does a virtual production specialist do?

In a Virtual Production role, your day often involves previsualizing scenes, setting up and operating virtual cameras, managing real-time graphics, and collaborating closely with directors, VFX teams, and camera crews. You may be responsible for troubleshooting technical issues in real time and ensuring that digital assets are optimized for immediate feedback on set. The work environment is highly collaborative and fast-paced, requiring both technical proficiency and creative input. Often, you'll participate in meetings to align on creative direction and provide technical support during live shoots. This dynamic role keeps you at the intersection of technology and storytelling, offering variety and opportunities to innovate every day.

What skills and qualifications are needed for virtual production?

To thrive in Virtual Production, you typically need a strong grasp of digital imaging, real-time rendering, 3D visualization, and familiarity with film or television production pipelines. Experience with virtual production technologies such as Unreal Engine, motion capture systems, and real-time compositing tools is often required, and certifications or training in these platforms can be beneficial. Excellent collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for coordinating across creative and technical departments. These abilities are crucial for ensuring seamless integration of digital and live-action elements on set, meeting project deadlines, and supporting high-quality content delivery.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Production job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,115 per year, or $36.6 per hour.

Virtual Production Supervisor - Atlanta

Synapse Virtual Production

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$130K/yr

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Job description

Job Title: Virtual Production Supervisor, Atlanta

Company: Synapse Virtual Production at Tyler Perry Studios

Position: Full-Time Staff

Salary: $130,000

 

About Synapse

Synapse Virtual Production is a one-stop virtual production partner made up of filmmakers and award-winning industry leaders-directors, cinematographers, producers, designers, engineers, VFX artists, and technicians.

Our mission is to empower filmmakers, studios, networks, agencies, and brands to enhance the audience experience while innovating the "how" at every turn. We bring a supportive, hands-on partnership grounded in education, technical excellence, and production expertise.

 Position Overview

The Virtual Production Supervisor is a senior technical and creative leader responsible for virtual production methodology and execution at Synapse Virtual Production's Atlanta studio, a next-generation virtual production facility developed through a strategic, multi-year collaboration with Tyler Perry Studios and located on the historic 365-acre Tyler Perry Studios campus.

Reporting to the Executive Producer, this role owns how virtual production is designed, implemented, and executed—from technical planning through on-stage delivery—ensuring each project leverages the right technology and approach to achieve its creative and production goals.

Working in close partnership with the Executive Producer, the Virtual Production Supervisor serves as the technical and creative bridge between filmmakers, clients, production, and technical teams, translating creative vision into reliable, high-performing virtual production solutions. They provide expert guidance on feasibility, workflow design, Unreal Engine, LED volume operations, camera tracking, and in-camera visual effects, while leading VP-specific technical decision-making from pre-production through on-stage execution.
Beyond individual projects, the Virtual Production Supervisor helps shape the future of Synapse's virtual production capabilities by refining workflows, contributing to R&D, and supports establishing scalable standards and the broader Synapse Virtual Production network.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading virtual production strategy, workflow design, and technical execution from pre-production through on-stage delivery.
  • Serving as the bridge between creative, production, and technical teams to ensure virtual production workflows support each project's creative vision.
  • Advising clients, filmmakers, directors, cinematographers, and production teams on virtual production capabilities, feasibility, and best practices.
  • Overseeing virtual production methodologies, including Unreal Engine, LED volume workflows, camera tracking, in-camera visual effects, and real-time production systems.
  • Use working knowledge of disguise and RenderStream workflows sufficient to accurately project and predict technical needs across productions.
  • Partnering closely with the Executive Producer, Technical Stage Manager, Systems Engineer, and stage operators to ensure seamless, high-quality production execution.
  • Leading VP-specific decision-making during technical preparation, rehearsals, and production while proactively resolving workflow and technical challenges.
  • Driving continuous improvement through workflow refinement, research and development, technical testing, documentation, and the development of scalable best practices across Synapse.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience leading virtual production on feature films, television, commercials, or live productions, along with deep expertise in Unreal Engine, real-time workflows, LED volumes, and cross-functional leadership. They combine technical excellence with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach, enabling creative teams, clients, and production partners to confidently deliver complex virtual productions at the highest level.