Motion Capture Technician

Requisition Number: 178126

Position Title: Acquisition Specialist

External Description:

Motion Capture Technician

EAs Vancouver-based Motion Capture Studio serves the motion capture needs for all of EAs game development teams world-wide. In our studio we capture a wide spectrum of data types – 3D scanning, virtual cinematography, performance capture and motion capture to name a few. You will be directly responsible for supporting multiple game development teams with the creation of animation content. You will help integrate motion data by using EA propriety technologies to maintain the highest quality animation possible. You will report to the Motion Capture Stage Manager and work with the animation teams in both pre production and on the live performance stage.

Motion Capture Technician:

You are the direct link to the game team in both pre-production and live production and maintains the flow on set. You will work with development teams, post production team, the production office and mocap lead in pre-production to help develop the production plan.

You will work with the Mocap Shoot Lead, who oversees preparation of the production shoot to ensure all relevant shoot details have been collected, and the studio and technology is prepared.

During production, you will drive the shoot forward by giving directions to co-ordinate the cast and crew and manage the game team’s expectations throughout the day by ensuring the studio is functioning.

Responsibilities:

Pre-Production

• Work with development teams, producers and post production leads in pre-production to understand project scope, tech and production requirements.
• Develop production plans and enlist support from mocap technicians, technical artists, external vendors.
• Works with motion capture shoot leads to ensure mocap shoots are prepped before session.
• Production session scheduling
• Travel logistics for on location work
• Assist with shoot prep (prop builds, talent room set up, stage set up)

Production

Lead mocap production team on implementing production plan and support the motion capture director on stage.

• Talent Wrangling
• Set Etiquette
• Communications with game development teams
• Coordinate technical troubleshooting
• Manage shoot flow
• Maintain data capture quality
• Track important session information 

Post Production

• Ensure smooth data transition from production to post production
• Assist data wrangler in troubleshooting pipeline issues
• Advise post production on any out of the ordinary data may arise from the shoot floor, pass along notes and session details from the shoot day.

You have:

• 2 or more years in production experience in related entertainment industry: video games, film, TV, or theater
• Able to work under the pressures of ‘live’ production environments
• Believes in teamwork
• Strong technical skills:  
  • Solid understanding of mocap technology
  • Working knowledge of imaging hardware, accessories and file formats in digital cinema and photography
  • Maya, or motion builder experience and asset not a requirement
• Desire to be part of a great team!

 US COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location.

EA has listed the base salary ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

BASE SALARY RANGES

• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento):
º $78,500 - $119,650

Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby (following 1 year of service), medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

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Company Profile:

Electronic Arts Inc.は、インタラクティブ・エンターテイメント・ソフトウェアの世界的大手企業です。 EAは、インターネットに接続されたコンソール、パソコン、携帯電話、タブレットに対してゲーム、コンテンツおよびオンラインサービスを提供しています。

EEOText: EAは雇用機会を均等に提供します。 雇用に関する決定を下す際は、人種、肌の色、国籍、出身国、出身民族、身体的性別、社会/文化/心理的性別、性別自認または性別表現、性的指向、年齢、遺伝情報、宗教、身体障害、病状、妊娠、婚姻状況、家族状況、軍役経験の有無、および法律で保護されたその他のあらゆる状況は考慮されません。 また、犯罪歴のある人物の雇用も、募集要項を満たす応募者の場合は適用法令に従って検討します。 さらにEAでは、身体に障害のある方々のために、適用法令によって定められた職場環境を整えることも行っています。

Days Open: 7

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

EAは雇用機会を均等に提供します。 雇用に関する決定を下す際は、人種、肌の色、国籍、出身国、出身民族、身体的性別、社会/文化/心理的性別、性別自認または性別表現、性的指向、年齢、遺伝情報、宗教、身体障害、病状、妊娠、婚姻状況、家族状況、軍役経験の有無は考慮されません。 さらにEAでは、身体に障害のある方々のために、適用法令によって定められた職場環境を整えることも行っています。