Senior Motion Capture TD — Tools, Pipelines & Data Mastery

Tech Artists; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio in New York is seeking a talented Motion Capture TD to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of industry experience with motion capture technology, strong skills in Vicon Shogun and Maya, and a good understanding of animation principles. Responsibilities include installing motion capture systems, processing data, and creating tools to enhance production efficiency. This role requires relocation for full-time positions in New York.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience using motion capture technology.
• Extensive experience with Vicon Shogun/Blade and Maya.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy and classic animation principles.

Responsibilities

• Install and calibrate Vicon/Optitrack motion capture systems.
• Prepare actors and props for capture sessions.
• Process and edit motion capture data in Vicon Shogun.
• Animate using motion capture data in Maya.
• Create tools and pipelines for editing motion capture.

Skills

Motion capture technology

Problem solving

Classic animation principles

Human anatomy understanding

Tools

Vicon Shogun

Maya

Python

C++

Unreal Engine

Job description

A leading animation studio in New York is seeking a talented Motion Capture TD to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of industry experience with motion capture technology, strong skills in Vicon Shogun and Maya, and a good understanding of animation principles. Responsibilities include installing motion capture systems, processing data, and creating tools to enhance production efficiency. This role requires relocation for full-time positions in New York.