DNEG — Mocap TD, Motion Edit — London, UK / Western sites

DNEG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG seeks a Technical Director to turn captured performance into motion edit shots for animation teams. The role is based in London with hybrid work arrangements and travel to Mumbai for on-set work. Applicants may be UK, North America or Europe based, with contract type not stated.

Responsibilities include building shot assembly and crowd tools, blending retargeted motion with camera data, and delivering dependable exports for downstream teams across projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive mocap pipeline experience and Python tooling skills.
• Hands-on knowledge of Vicon, Xsens, head-mounted cameras and MotionBuilder.

Responsibilities

• Build shot assembly and crowd tools; integrate retargeted motion with camera and layout data; ensure reliable exports for downstream teams.

Skills

Mocap pipeline experience

Python tooling

MotionBuilder

Vicon

Xsens

Head-mounted cameras

Tools

MotionBuilder

Vicon

Xsens

Head-mounted cams

Job description

DNEG is hiring a technical director to turn captured performance into motion edit shots that animation teams can use.

Location: London, UK / Western sites. Contract and work arrangement: Hybrid. Applicants may be based in the UK, North America or Europe and must be able to travel to Mumbai for on-set work. Contract type is not stated.

What you will do

Build shot assembly and crowd tools, combine retargeted motion with camera and layout data, and make exports reliable for downstream teams.

What the studio is looking for

Extensive mocap pipeline experience, Python tooling skills, and hands‑on knowledge of Vicon, Xsens, head‑mounted cameras and MotionBuilder.

Source and dates

• Official source: https://jobs.jobvite.com/double-negative-visual-effects/job/oP94Afwm.
• Role reference: oP94Afwm.
• Employer publication date: November 6, 2026.
• Availability and details verified: November 10, 2026.
• No explicit employer application deadline is shown. The AnimaWorker listing expiry is separate.