Matchmove / layout artist

Matchmove / Layout Artist – Mumbai Location: Mumbai (onsite)
Department: CG / Matchmove
Type: Full-Time
Role Overview You will be responsible for creating accurate camera and object tracking solutions, building layout scenes, and preparing shots for downstream departments including Animation, FX, Lighting and Compositing. The ideal candidate combines strong technical tracking skills with a solid understanding of cinematography, camera movement and scene composition.
Responsibilities Create high-quality camera, object and body tracks from live-action plates.
Solve lens distortion, rolling shutter and complex camera movement challenges.
Build and maintain layout scenes using tracked cameras and production assets.
Prepare scenes and proxy geometry for downstream departments.
Set up environments and basic scene assembly.
Ensure continuity and scale consistency across sequences.
Work closely with Supervisors, CG Leads and Production to meet deadlines.
Troubleshoot difficult tracking and layout issues while maintaining shot quality.
Requirements 5+ years of professional VFX experience in Matchmove, Tracking or Layout.
Strong knowledge of:
3 DEqualizer
Maya
Nuke
Excellent understanding of camera tracking principles, lenses and real-world cinematography.
Experience with Li DAR, photogrammetry or scene reconstruction is beneficial.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work efficiently within a production schedule.
Excellent English for smooth communication with London Supervisors
Bonus Skills Previs, Postvis or Techvis experience.
Basic modelling and scene assembly.
Python or MEL scripting.
Experience working on episodic television or feature film VFX.