Technical Stage Manager

31st Union; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

14 paid holidays per year

Paid vacation 15–25 days

Paid sick days (up to 10)

Job summary

2K Mocap is seeking a Technical Stage Manager to lead a hands-on mocap team in our Petaluma studio. You will drive development of cutting-edge motion capture tech, oversee a small, agile group, and coordinate with production, shop, and stage teams to keep pipelines running smoothly.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on experience with mocap systems, and proficiency with tools like Motionbuilder, Maya, and Unreal. A passion for automation, Python, and C++ QT applications is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and organizing a technical team of 5 or more people.
• Experience solving complex technical problems under pressure.
• Experience designing large mocap camera layouts, focusing and aiming cameras, and troubleshooting mocap systems.
• Experience using Motionbuilder, Maya, Shogun, Motive, and Unreal Engine, as well as their APIs.
• Basic understanding of Python application development.
• Knowledge of Python and C++ based Qt applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead in development of the latest motion capture technology and guide the mocap team.
• Collaborate with production, shop, stage, and operations to keep hardware/software functional.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving under pressure

Mocap camera layouts

Motionbuilder/Maya/Shogun/Motive/Unrea

Python development basics

Curiosity & learning mindset

Team collaboration & pace

Tools

Qt

MSSQL

Job description

Who We Are

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA 2K, renowned BioShock, Borderlands, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization and XCOM brands; popular WWE 2K and WWE SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR 2K.

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work!

The 2K Mocap team - an efficient workhorse that produces motion capture, audio, and video assets for our developers and clients. We work in a world-class 50,000 square foot facility with 4 stages, a head scanner, and a body scanner. We take great pride in our ability to capture, clean, solve, retarget, and deliver truly remarkable amounts of data at the highest quality. We love the art and technology of motion capture and have a lot of fun, all while having a true team spirit.

We foster an environment based on honesty and integrity; being capable in oneself as well as having the ability to pick one another up. Succeeding together is the source of our strength.

What We Need

A dynamic individual dedicated to solving technical problems on our mocap stages and leading all teams at 2k Mocap in technical development. 2k Mocap Tech is a small and agile team which covers a very broad area of knowledge, ranging from QCing and processing mocap data to software development. Our bread and butter is QT based Python programs for automation, but we also write C++ video tools specific tools for various Autodesk software APIs, manage a MSSQL database, maintain a fleet of Audio/Video/Mocap hardware and software, and the list goes on. Seasoned professionals of the mocap industry will understand.

This role requires you to work onsite in our Petaluma, CA Mocap studio office location.

What You’ll Do

As the Technical Stage Manager you will be tasked with leading in the development of the latest in Motion Capture technology, but also continuously expanding your knowledge of programing, audio/video production, automation technology, etc. You will also be tasked with leading a team of talented and motivated individuals passionate about the technical art of mocap and tool development. Needless to say, you will learn a lot from us, and we hope to learn a lot from you. You will also work closely with our production, shop, stage, and operations at 2k Mocap, ensuring that all hardware and software is functional and up to date and the studio is smoothly humming along.

What Will Make You A Great Fit

• Experience leading and organizing a technical team of 5 or more people.
• Experience solving complex technical problems under pressure.
• Experience designing large mocap camera layouts, focusing and aiming cameras, and troubleshooting mocap systems.
• Experience using Motionbuilder, Maya, Shogun, Motive, and Unreal Engine, as well as their associated APIs.
• Basic understanding of Python application development.
• The ability and desire to learn things you probably have never even thought you would ever need to know or care about.
• The ability and desire to work well with a team that loves to share ideas, debate, and innovate at a furious pace.

What Would Be Nice

• Experience using Giant Mocap System and Nuance.
• Experience with hardware development or low level C programming for hardware/software interfaces.
• Knowledge of Python and C++ based QT applications.
• Basic understanding of a game production pipeline.
• Basic SQL query writing and understanding of database functionality.
• Basic understanding of audio/video formats and frame accurate audio/video processing.

The successful candidate will oversee positions that are subject to a collective bargaining agreement between 2K and IATSE.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $123,000 and $160,000 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

• medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program
• up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
• paid parental and compassionate leave
• wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
• family planning support through Maven
• commuter benefits
• and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses

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