Motion Capture Specialist (Game Development)

Location: Warsaw, Poland; in-office hybrid or full-time work, with relocation required

Salary: 11,300–20,200 PLN gross monthly

Company

CD PROJEKT RED creates story-driven role-playing games.

What you will do

• Prepare, set up, and operate motion capture equipment for recording sessions.
• Support and coordinate motion capture shoots with internal production teams.
• Process captured data through tracking, solving, retargeting, and preparation for animation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motion capture hardware, software, and studio equipment.
• Resolve technical issues during recording sessions and post-production.
• Improve motion capture pipelines, tools, and scripts while collaborating with animators and technical teams.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience working with motion capture systems such as Vicon, OptiTrack, or Qualisys, including experience in a production environment.
• Familiarity with Autodesk MotionBuilder or Maya.
• Attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot technical challenges during recording sessions.
• Good organisational skills and ability to adapt to changing production needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including work with performers and production teams.
• Openness to feedback, knowledge sharing, and continuous workflow improvement.
• Working proficiency in English, spoken and written.

Nice to have

• Basic understanding of timecode synchronisation.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Basic scripting skills in Python, HSL, or JavaScript, or willingness to develop them.
• Additional scripting or technical skills for improving motion capture tools and workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Employment contract; hybrid or full-time in-office work in Warsaw.
• Relocation package and assistance with legalisation operations and tax settlements; Polish lessons are available for employees and their spouses or partners.
• Private medical care, life insurance, paid sick leave, and 20–26 days of paid holiday per year.
• Training, lectures, courses, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning.
• Family support, childcare benefits, menstrual leave, psychological and psychiatric care, and sports facilities.
• Dog-friendly office with social activities, canteens, gym, climbing wall, bicycle facilities, and a casual dress code.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and cover letter in English describing motion capture experience, tools used, and interest in joining the team.
• A portfolio or relevant work examples are welcome but not required.