Lead Motion Editor - ILM London
Core
Lead Motion Editor executing non-destructive retargeting and refinement of realistic motion-capture data for human, prop, and bipedal characters (and quadrupeds when required) to ensure top-tier cinematic quality.
Role type
Senior IC motion editor (VFX)
Builds
Production-ready motion capture animations for film VFX
Domain
Film VFX / Motion Capture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production animation assets
Required skills
Motion retargeting, Motion blending, Maya, MotionBuilder, Blender, Nuance, Principles of animation, Linux, Vicon Shogun Post
Preferred skills
Linux, Vicon Shogun Post
Responsibilities
Transfer motion between hierarchies with proficiency, improve actor performance non-destructively, add detailed animation (fingers/toes/tail/posture/gesture/weight), blend motions for fluid transitions, mentor junior team members, develop new methodologies and refactor workflows, lead team on projects and technical requests, manage dailies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities