Associate Motion Capture Technician

Main Duties

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium – all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented Associate Motion Capture Technician to work alongside our passionate teams of animators and technical artists.

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based in Rockstar’s state-of-the-art game development studio in Edinburgh, Scotland.

WHAT WE DO

• As a global Performance Capture team at Rockstar, we collaborate with animators, directors, and artists from around the world, working to produce the substantial range of character animations required for our ground-breaking AAA games.
• We work with innovative technology to both inform and capture our actors’ movement, facial and audio data to create photo realistic content in our games.
• We fabricate sets, customize hardware, create props, and utilize every tool possible to achieve the highest standards for our shoots.
• We capture the core data that serves as the backbone for story and in-game character animations across all of Rockstar’s titles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all motion capture equipment, auxiliary technology, and the capture volume are maintained shoot-ready at all times.
• Prepare and construct both physical and digital props and sets for capture sessions, certifying all assets are up to date and accurate.
• Set up, brief and otherwise prepare performers for their capture sessions.
• Acquire, track, and analyse motion capture data, with strong attention to detail, verifying continuity and consistent high standards of quality.
• Operate in a multifaceted role across data acquisition and virtual production responsibilities, during fast-paced capture sessions.
• Clear communication to the wider department and global teams, in support of capture sessions, data health, and hardware or software error reporting.
• Support all phases of performance capture: preparation, production, wrap and post-production.
• Test and validate software and hardware updates, supporting the advancement of all systems and pipelines through research and development.

Skills and Experience Required

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience working in motion capture production or as part of a motion capture-based animation pipeline.
• Experience working within 3D software packages.
• Self-motivated with a strong interest in motion capture and animation.
• Organised approach to working practices, including the ability to multi-task, and prioritise various requests at once.
• Competence working both in a team-oriented environment and independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adept at working with a variety of different disciplines and personalities.
• Comfortable delivering and receiving feedback.
• Strong tech, maths, and 3D problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Linux OS familiarity.
• On-set production experience in video games, TV or film.
• Stage prop craft and construction experience.