Technical Stage Manager (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Technical Stage Manager (Gamedev): Leading the development of motion capture technology and managing a team in a mocap studio, covering a broad area from QCing mocap data to software development. Focus on automation using QT based Python programs, C++ video tools, and maintaining hardware and software.

Location: Must work onsite in Petaluma, CA Mocap studio office location.

Salary: $123,000 and $160,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world.

What you will do

• Lead the development of the latest in Motion Capture technology.
• Expand your knowledge of programming, audio/video production, and automation technology.
• Lead a team of talented and motivated individuals passionate about the technical art of mocap and tool development.
• Work closely with production, shop, stage, and operations teams.
• Ensure all hardware and software is functional and up to date.
• Ensure the studio is running smoothly.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice to have

• 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.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment encouraging teams to Come as You Are and do your best work.
• Efficient workhorse team that produces motion capture, audio, and video assets.
• Foster an environment based on honesty and integrity.
• Ability to pick one another up and succeed together.
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.