Production Assistant

1 Month ago • 1 Years + • Motion Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Lightspeed Studios seeks a Production Assistant to support their motion capture team in the creation of a new AAA open-world game. Responsibilities include assisting with all aspects of motion capture production, managing studio supplies and catering, supporting production teams on shoot days (including script preparation, talent coordination, and paperwork), coordinating pre/post-production activities, light finance tracking, and providing motion capture assistance. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and an excellent communicator with at least 1 year of experience in a related field; motion capture experience is a plus.
Must have:
  • 1+ year experience in related field
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proactive and strong initiative
  • Motion capture production support
  • Supply & catering management
Good to have:
  • Motion capture experience
  • Understanding of asset/project management
  • Familiarity with industry standards
  • Experience with 3D software/coding
  • Google Suite, Confluence, Jira, Shotgrid
Perks:
  • Sign-on payment
  • Relocation package
  • Restricted stock units
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits

Job Details

Business Unit

LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.

What the Role Entails

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Motion Capture Production Assistant to join our in-house team and help create world-class performance capture on a new and exciting open-world AAA game. We are seeking someone who will bring passion to the role, collaborating closely with the motion capture and other disciplinary teams, to help create outstanding performances. Below is an outline of responsibilities and some of the qualities we look for in the ideal teammate.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in all aspects of the production experience at the Motion Capture Studio, tying together any loose ends to achieve a smooth production. This is a very proactive position, in need of someone who will seek out the little things that need to be done.

  • Keep all studio supplies well-stocked, including but not limited to snacks, drinks, office supplies, medical supplies, etc. and maintaining purchase list when things are needed.

  • Catering: Ordering breakfast and lunch for shoot days, understanding all dietary restrictions, and setting up food as it arrives.

  • Shoot day support to production teams including preparing and managing scripts and shotlists, catering, talent and external vendor support and paperwork, camera placement, stage hand work, misc. administrative work and greeting/directing visitors as they arrive.

  • Coordinate pre-production and post-production activities, keeping thorough notes to distribute after meetings, and assisting with meeting creation when necessary.

  • Collaborate with producer (and animation teams if necessary) to collect all necessary information for shoots. This includes creating call sheets for the shoot, setting up calendar invites, confirming that the proper character rigs, props, environments, etc. for shoots are correct in Shotgrid, and helping manage logistics and timelines.

  • Light finance tracking: Track department expenditures and assist in budget monitoring, assist in purchase orders if necessary.

  • Assist the Motion Capture Producer in schedules, tracking of tasks and progress, to meet milestones and deadlines. Weekly communication to security of Guest list for upcoming week, sending out weekly role sheet, and updating department blog.

  • Motion Capture assistance including markering actors, assisting talent to various prep areas, and taking production notes during a shoot. Stage maintenance and organization, including laundry.

  • High interest and eagerness in assisting and/or learning the Mocap pipeline: additional skills preferred may include workshop experience, experience in 3d software, previous experience in Motion Capture, Film, TV or video games, and/or coding knowledge.

Who We Look For

  • Minimum 1+ years of experience in video games, television, film or other related industry, motion capture experience a plus.

  • The ideal candidate will be highly organized, an exceptional communicator (written and verbal) and very proactive in their duties, with strong initiative.

  • Detail oriented with creative problem-solving skills, ability to juggle many small tasks effectively.

  • Previous live production experience, an understanding of asset management and project management a plus.

  • Familiarity with industry-standard processes, protocols, and best practices related to motion capture, animation, and visual effects.

  • Willingness to learn, contribute and adapt to new processes and procedures.

  • Ability to troubleshoot issues, think critically, and find solutions efficiently during motion capture sessions.

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborate with production and motion capture teams, and communicate clearly and concisely with performers and other production personnel.

  • Proven ability to work efficiently and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.

  • Eagerness to learn new software tools and technologies related to motion capture production.

  • Experience in Google suite, Confluence, Jira and Shotgrid a plus

  • Additional skills such as workshop experience, 3d software, coding, etc. are highly preferred.

  • Believe in collaboration, integrity, creativity and proactivity.

Location State(s)

California

The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $33.0 to $68.5 per hour. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

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