Senior Motion Capture Specialist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Motion Capture Specialist (Gamedev): Planning and executing motion capture sessions and processing animation data across multiple productions, with an accent on collaborative efforts with artists, animators, and developers. Focus on bringing believable, high-quality performances to life by maintaining and improving hardware related to the mocap pipeline.

Location: This job requires working in Boston, US. Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.

Salary: $118,800 - $196,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global creates revolutionary, story-driven RPGs.

What you will do

• Oversee all stages of motion capture shoots, from planning logistics to execution.
• Process motion capture data including retargeting, solving, and tracking.
• Design and assemble mobile mocap setups for offsite shoots.
• Maintain and improve hardware related to the mocap pipeline.
• Research new technologies to evolve the team’s pipeline and practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in motion capture in production environments (games, film, or commercials).
• Experience with performance capture.
• Proficiency with at least one mocap software suite, such as Shogun or Blade.
• Strong knowledge of Autodesk MotionBuilder.
• Experience designing setups for remote/on-location shoots.
• Familiarity with solving pipelines and video capture systems.
• Timecode syncing experience.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and agile production stage environment with creatives.
• Collaborative and inclusive approach to teamwork.

Nice to have

• Python scripting experience.
• Ability to maintain professionalism when working with talent.
• Experience with Unreal Engine.
• HMC Technology experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental), plus free mental health support.
• Paid leave: 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, and 12 calendar holidays per year.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
• Flexible working hours.
• Dog-friendly office and a truly international working environment.