Motion Capture Technician

7 Months ago • 3 Years + • $63,400 PA - $86,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Motion Capture Technician with 3+ years production experience in film, TV, gaming, or VFX. Strong understanding of motion capture systems and audio/video production.
Must have:
  • Production experience
  • Motion capture
  • Audio/Video
  • Live production
Good to have:
  • 3D animation
  • Kinesiology
  • Animation
  • Carpentry
Perks:
  • Vacation time
  • Health insurance

Job Details

EA Create is a collective of content production teams partnering with EA Studios game teams to bring outstanding visuals, audio and technology to life. Our teams comprise 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 provides high-quality body motion performances for in-game, cinematic and narrative sequences.

Reporting to the Stage Manager, the Assistant Motion Capture Technician is a member of Acquisition team - the crew that prepares and executes motion capture recording sessions.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in motion capture recording sessions including daily production prep and capture system set up.

  • Learn and operate proprietary tools related to the acquisition systems.

  • Learn proprietary art pipelines, new technology, and processes.

  • Under the guidance of the Senior Acquisition team members, participate in construction/assembly of set pieces and props.

  • Maintain and troubleshoot the studio Audio and Video systems.

  • Participate in talent wardrobe fitting and motion capture marker application.

  • Participate in general studio/stage maintenance.

  • Help document workflow and pipelines.

  • Contribute to postmortems, provide feedback, help improve motion capture process and data output.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of production experience in a related entertainment industry: Film, TV, Video Games, VFX, Theatre.

  • Comfortable with the pressures of being on-set and working in a live production environment.

You should also have experience in at least one of the following areas:

  • General motion capture knowledge and experience.

  • Audio/Video production.

  • 3D animation software, such as Motion Builder.

  • Kinesiology.

  • Animation.

  • Carpentry or set construction.

  • Film/theatre/concert stagecraft and rigging.

Please include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Thank you!

BC COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these locations. 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

  • British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria): º $63,400 - $86,500 CAN Annually

Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance."

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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