Senior Motion Capture Animator

ILM Vancouver seeks a Senior Motion Capture Animator skilled in retargeting and motion blending for hybrid work at its Coal Harbour studio.This senior position edits realistic motion-captured performances non-destructively for human, prop, and bipedal characters. The work may extend to quadrupeds when required. You will preserve actor performances while delivering high-quality animation and mentoring junior team members.Key Responsibilities:
Transfer motion between hierarchies independently and proficientlyAdjust captured performances non-destructively while preserving actor intentCorrect character, prop, environment, and terrain contactsAdd finger, toe, tail, posture, gesture, and weight animationBlend clips into fluid, believable transitions and mentor juniorsRequirements:
Degree in animation, visualization, computer science, or equivalent experienceMotionBuilder, Blender, Nuance, or Maya experience with captured performancesHigh-end film VFX experience and current showreelStrong retargeting, blending, and animation principles knowledgeMotion capture experience and ability to mentor junior membersBring motion editing, retargeting, blending, and mentoring expertise to ILM Vancouver’s high-quality character animation work.
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