Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
Who are we hiring?
The Senior Manager Visualization & Performance Capture will outfit, deploy, and supervise internal and external visualization and performance capture teams applying relevant virtual camera and motion capture technology for Sphere main shows, residencies and other Sphere internal and external applications.
What will you do?
- Lead the creation, operation, and troubleshooting of MSG Visualization and Performance Capture Volumes and Toolsets
- Maintain and operate active and passive tracking volume for use in virtual camera sessions and multi person performance capture including all live data streaming, retargeting, and input devices
- Assist with troubleshooting issues involving assets, virtual camera data, mocap data, and interactive tools
- Work with VTR playback team on routing of all video signals for display, monitoring, and playback
- Oversee capture sessions ensuring all timecode, data, and imagery is recorded properly for creative and editorial decisions
- Stay at the forefront of visualization and virtual production capture tools, from camera tracking and motion capture to post workflows and mastering technologies to support ongoing consistency, quality, and efficiency improvements across virtual content creation.
- Collaborate with other real time visualization and interactive teams within the organization
What do you need to succeed?
- Bachelors Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
- 7+ years experience in tracking volumes both active and passive, virtual cameras, and performance capture (Preferably Optitrack)
- 5+ years experience in Unreal Engine and streaming all relevant data required for virtual camera and performance capture sessions
- 3+ years experience in virtual production, virtual reality, or location based interactive experiences
- Excellent understanding of visualization pipeline from asset building to delivering finished data
- Excellent understanding of Motive, Motionbuilder, Faceware, and Stretchsense
- Strong scripting abilities in C++ and Python
- Strong understanding of source control tools (Perforce a plus)
- Understanding of digital video production, digital workflows, cinematography, and/or post production environment
- Adaptable/flexible in high-stress environments
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Willing to travel when needed
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Pay Range
$147,000—$215,000 USD
At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.
We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
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What We Do
MSG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment, comprised of world-renowned venues and marquee brands. Utilizing our powerful assets and expertise, we produce, present, or host a variety of entertainment and sports events, delivering unforgettable experiences for millions of fans each year. Across our venues and brands, MSG Entertainment sets the standard for excellence and innovation while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences.
Our Company includes our portfolio of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – each a prominent destination for unforgettable experiences and events. With flexible seating capacities and configurations that range from 2,800 to 21,000, our venues enable us to showcase a broad array of compelling sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events that cover a wide spectrum of genres. This includes at Madison Square Garden, known as “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” which serves as home to the New York Knicks and New York Rangers – two of the most recognized franchises in professional sports – and perennially hosts the biggest names in music and entertainment.
MSG Entertainment also features the wholly-owned original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for generations of fans at Radio City Music Hall since 1933. The show’s enduring popularity is driven by the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, the longest-running precision dance company in America.
More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com
