Motion Capture Tech Director — Real-Time Virtual Production

The Film Market; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Light & Magic is seeking a StageCraft Motion Capture Technical Director in London to operate and support the mocap system across shoots and data processing. The role requires hands-on expertise with real-time tools and a strong eye for human movement.

On-site, full-time position. You will work with Vicon Shogun, Xsens, and Maya, troubleshoot complex setups, and ensure production stays on schedule under live-action pressure.

Qualifications

• On-set/Post experience with Vicon or other optical mocap systems.
• On-set/Post experience with inertial mocap systems (Xsens).
• Experience using Vicon Shogun and Xsens for mocap in film/TV/games.
• Knowledge of realtime technology and virtual production toolset.
• Proficient in tracking and solving mocap data.
• Good knowledge of Maya.
• Strong attention to detail in human movement.
• On-set production experience preferred.
• Must execute technically difficult work under live-action pressure.
• Must have knowledge of film production.
• Familiar with video hardware and signals.
• Familiar with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Excellent troubleshooter for complex integrated systems.
• Familiar with VFX/film production concepts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support the motion capture system throughout shoots.
• Assist mocap data processing and clean-up.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues on set.
• Work closely with StageCraft supervisor and production team.
• Maintain high-quality motion data and ensure deadlines.

Tools

Vicon Shogun

Xsens

Maya

Linux

Windows

On-site production

Troubleshooting

Film/TV/Games mocap

Realtime technology

Data processing

Job description

Industrial Light & Magic is seeking a StageCraft Motion Capture Technical Director in London to operate and support the mocap system across shoots and data processing. The role requires hands-on expertise with real-time tools and a strong eye for human movement.

On-site, full-time position. You will work with Vicon Shogun, Xsens, and Maya, troubleshoot complex setups, and ensure production stays on schedule under live-action pressure.