XR Studio Manager (Virtual Production)

TL;DR

XR Studio Manager (Virtual Production): Managing the daily operations of a state-of-the-art XR studio to deliver high-quality visual content with an accent on virtual production workflows and Disguise systems. Focus on optimizing real-time camera tracking, LED volume calibration, and automating production pipelines.

Location: Onsite in London (Leicester Square)

Company

hirify.global is a leading media and entertainment company operating major radio and video platforms.

What you will do

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the XR/virtual production stage to ensure it is production-ready for every shoot.
• Operate and configure Disguise media servers and show files to drive real-time camera tracking, rendering, and playback.
• Oversee Stype RedSpy motion-tracked camera systems and RED V-Raptor X cameras, ensuring accurate calibration.
• Manage LED volume/wall calibration, colour matching, and genlock across the video and camera signal chain.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Podcasts, and Radio teams to ensure the studio meets business needs.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including studio SOPs and calibration guides.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing a technical studio, broadcast facility, or virtual production stage.
• Strong understanding of virtual production/XR workflows, including real-time rendering and LED volume operation.
• Experience with Disguise software and hardware, including show file build and RenderStream setup.
• Proficiency with PTZ cameras and a strong understanding of formats, codecs, and workflows.
• Ability to design and implement workflow automation, including building macros.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite at the London office.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with RED V-Raptor X or similar high-end cinema cameras.
• Experience with tracking systems like Mo-Sys or Ncam.
• Basic knowledge of Unreal Engine for virtual production content and environments.
• Understanding of DMX lighting systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape immersive storytelling at one of the most advanced XR stages in broadcast.
• Collaborative environment working across multiple creative and technical departments.
• Inclusive workplace culture with a focus on diversity and accessibility.
• Standard 9 to 5 working hours with occasional flexibility for shoots and recordings.