Senior Motion Capture Technician

Requisition Number: 173264

Position Title: Lead, Acquisition

External Description:

We are looking for a Motion Capture Technician to join EA's Create Capture team, working out of its LA motion and performance capture facility. As a member of the team you will be directly responsible for supporting various game development teams with the creation of animation content. In this role you will support the integration of motion data by using EA proprietary technologies to maintain the highest quality animation possible. Successful candidates will work closely with the animation teams in both post production, and on the live performance stage. 

Ideally, you will have... 

• 5+ years experience as a Mocap technician.
• Proficiency with motion capture data cleanup and implementation.
• 2+ years experience with Motion Analysis hardware/software.
• 3+ years of on-set experience in live performance industry (mocap preferred.)
• Experience working with performers/models.
• 5+ years' experience Maya and Motion Builder.
• Experience working on at least one shipped AAA game title.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to adjust priorities when necessary.
• Familiar with other motion capture hardware/software.
• Scripting knowledge.
• Familiar with 3d scanning and photogrammetry.
• Pleasant and professional nature.
• Great communication skills.
• Exceptional time and task management. 

What you will do...

• Data Post Processing (tracking / solving/retargeting.)
• Support on-set mocap team with shoot prep, recording sessions, and post wrap.
• Suiting up actors for mocap acquisition session.
• Set up/manage real-time viewers and assets.
• Monitor video reference and/or Helmet Mounted Camera (HMC) feeds.
• Light prop building/fabrication.
• Quality control on post processes.
• Set up/create mocap skeletons used for solving/retargeting.
• Review and provide feedback on project streamlining.
• Foster positive working relationships, teamwork, and communication within the production teams.

EA Create

EA Create is a collective of content production teams partnering with EA Studios game teams to deliver outstanding visuals, audio, and technology. Our teams consist of artists, engineers, technicians, designers, and development directors. Worldwide, we combine our teams to form a global group of extraordinary individuals fueled by imagination and a unified passion for creating amazing visuals, sound, and experiences. We are a diverse team, unified through collaboration, culture, and craft.

The EA Create Capture team is made up of industry-leading experts responsible for motion and performance capture, 3D body and facial scanning, data processing, and virtual cinematography.

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc. 是全球领先的互动娱乐软件公司。 EA 提供适用于联网主机、个人电脑、手机和平板电脑的游戏、内容和在线服务。

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Days Open: 46

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA 是一个奉行机会均等的雇主。 所有招聘决定均不考虑种族、肤色、国籍、血统、生理性别、社会性别、性别认同或表达、性向、年龄、遗传信息、宗教信仰、残障状况、医疗状况、怀孕状况、婚姻状况、家庭状况或退伍军人身份等因素的影响。 EA 还会遵照相关法律，为符合条件的残障个体改善工作环境。