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Texas A&M University Stage Manager - College Station Virtual Production Institute in College Station, Texas
Job Title
Stage Manager - College Station Virtual Production Institute
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Glimpse of the Job
The Virtual Production Institute, recipient of $25 million in funding from the State of Texas, is seeking a Virtual Production Stage Manager to oversee the logistics and coordination of virtual production processes, workflows and protocols. Your responsibilities include managing the virtual production crew, scheduling, and ensuring smooth communication between multiple departments, such as visual effects, camera, lighting, and sound. You will ensure that all virtual production elements, like virtual sets and real-time rendering, are integrated seamlessly with live-action footage. Your technical and project management coupled with collaboration and stakeholder communication ensure you are the central hub, facilitating a harmonious workflow to bring the director's vision to life within a virtual environment.
Essential Duties and Tasks
Production Management and Technical Oversight
Ensures successful production management of crews and projects leveraging ICVFX, virtual art department, and associated departments
Manages and maintains virtual production stages, including LED wall operations, equipment maintenance, and technical setup
Coordinates with technical directors, VAD supervisors, interactive pre-vis departments, engine tech teams, and traditional VFX production management
Performs routine maintenance and repairs with LED technicians to maintain equipment functionality
Ensures proper content playback on LED walls and manages all technical connections
Implements and oversees safety training programs and ensures compliance with safety policies
Project and Resource Management
Creates, organizes, and maintains tracking grids for budgets, crew times, and deliverables
Build and maintain comprehensive freelance crew directory, cataloging skillsets and experience to ensure quick and efficient staffing for productions
Manages equipment check-out/check-in systems for students, including lights, cameras, lenses, and microphones
Coordinates prop, costume, and set management, including cleanup and storage
Creates and manages online reservation systems for teaching and project schedules
Works with the Head of Production to coordinate purchasing of equipment, props, and set design elements
Stakeholder Coordination and Communication
Maintains collaborative relationships with all PVFA departments utilizing VP stages
Liaises between vendors, crew, and internal content teams under Virtual Production Supervisor guidance
Schedules and facilitates meetings, taking detailed notes and distributing documentation
Creates and distributes reports tracking project goals and progress
Facilitates tours and demonstrations of facilities and capabilities
Strategic Planning and Development
Sets and ensures deadlines for student and external client prep and shooting requirements
Stays current with industry trends and advancements in LED video wall technology
Supports and maintains communication standards between virtual production departments and clients
Assists Virtual Production Head of Production with logistical planning and execution
Administrative and Facility Management
Ensures onsite production needs are met, including office supplies and crew requirements
Maintains and tracks existing equipment and supplies
Creates and distributes schedules, call sheets, and other vital production documents
Manages facility access and scheduling for faculty, staff, and student use as well as for tours and demos
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Nine years of experience in related field or equivalent
Preferred Experience:
5-year project management experience in a VFX, real-time, Game Development or Animation pipeline
Strong knowledge of Shotgrid and Excel
Exceptional planning, negotiating, communicating and leadership skills
Knowledge in VFX production or game development technical aspects
Experience within a UE and/or CG Pipeline on feature films and/or games production
Experience in on-set film production with a basic understanding of set-etiquette, traditional departments, and line production
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
What you need to know
Salary : Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience
Cover Letter/Resume : A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials
Who we are
The Virtual Production Institute (VPI) initiative received $25 million in funding from the State of Texas to pursue the development of new applications of visual computing and interactive technologies and translating their use across multiple industries, entertainment, and the arts at the Bryan/College Station and the Texas A&M - Fort Worth campus in downtown Fort Worth. The VPI is committed to educating and training a new generation of industry- and practice-ready engineers, technologists, and artists.
The Virtual Production Institute is part of Texas A&M University’s College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (PVFA). To learn more about PVFA, visit us at: College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts website (https://pvfa.tamu.edu/) .
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (http://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/university-holidays.html) of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) and at least eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) each month
Automatically enrolled in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)
Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs
All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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