Motion Capture Specialist
Core
Operate motion capture equipment, coordinate recording sessions, process captured data, and maintain studio hardware/software to support character animation in video games.
Role type
Motion Capture Specialist (hands-on IC)
Builds
Motion capture data and animation assets for video games
Domain
Video game development / Motion capture technology
Required skills
Motion capture system operation, data processing (tracking/solving/retargeting), hardware troubleshooting, pipeline improvement, collaboration with animators/technical teams
Preferred skills
Game engine familiarity (Unreal Engine/Unity), basic scripting (Python/HSL/JavaScript), timecode synchronization
Technologies
Vicon, OptiTrack, Qualisys, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Maya, Unreal Engine, Unity
Responsibilities
Prepare and operate motion capture equipment for recording sessions, process motion capture data including tracking and retargeting, maintain and troubleshoot motion capture hardware and software, collaborate with animators and technical teams to ensure data quality
Seniority
Mid-level (3+ years experience)