Lead Motion Editor - ILM Vancouver
Core
Lead Motion Editor responsible for retargeting, editing, and blending high-end motion-captured performances for human, prop, and quadruped characters in film/VFX.
Role type
Senior IC motion capture animator (lead)
Builds
Production-ready animations for film and VFX projects
Domain
Film/VFX, Motion Capture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
retargeting techniques, motion blending, principles of animation, non-destructive editing, character interaction adjustment, finger/toe/tail animation, posture and gesture enhancement, Linux environment usage, Vicon Shogun Post familiarity
Preferred skills
Mocap animation, Maya, Blender, Nuance
Technologies
MotionBuilder, Blender, Nuance, Maya, Vicon Shogun Post
Responsibilities
Retarget motion from hierarchy to other rigs independently; adjust actor performance non-destructively; blend distinct animation clips for fluid transitions; mentor junior team members; troubleshoot technical issues; lead team on projects and technical requests; manage dailies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties