Senior Technical Animator - Motion Capture Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; Sur place; ZAR 450 000 - 750 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Technical Animator with motion capture expertise to bring lifelike character movements to our game environments in Soweto, Gauteng. You will lead mocap workflows, process data, and ensure tight integration with animation and design teams.

Ideal candidates will have strong animation principles, rigging knowledge, and hands-on mocap pipeline experience to deliver high-quality, fluid performances for immersive gameplay.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of animation principles and rigging.
• Experience with motion capture pipelines and data processing.
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving in a collaborative team.

Responsabilités

• Set up mocap shoots and capture data.
• Clean and edit captured motion data.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in the mocap pipeline.

Connaissances

Motion capture

Character rigging

Animation principles

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a prominent developer of interactive entertainment, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Animator with expertise in motion capture. This role is integral to bringing realistic and fluid character movements to life within our game environments. Based in Soweto, Gauteng, you will play a critical role in the animation pipeline, focusing on the capture, processing, and implementation of motion data. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of animation principles, character rigging, and the technical intricacies of motion capture technology. You will work closely with animators, riggers, and game designers to ensure captured performances are seamlessly integrated and meet the highest standards of quality and realism. Responsibilities include setting up mocap shoots, cleaning and editing captured data, and troubleshooting any technical issues that arise. We are looking for an individual with strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for achieving lifelike character motion. Your expertise will be crucial in enhancing the player experience through believable and dynamic character animations. This is an opportunity to contribute to exciting game projects and work within a collaborative and innovative team environment.