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Senior Motion Capture Specialist

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

Full-time

Project: Multiple Projects

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Posted by: Agnieszka Kopiasz

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

As a Senior Motion Capture Specialist, you’ll take a key role in planning and executing mocap sessions and processing animation data across projects. You’ll work closely with a diverse team of artists, animators, and developers to bring believable, high-quality performances to life.

Daily responsibilities:

  • Overseeing all stages of the motion capture shoot.
  • Processing mocap data: retargeting, solving, tracking.
  • Coordinating logistics and collaborating with internal stakeholders during shoot planning.
  • Designing and assembling mobile mocap setups for offsite shoots.
  • Maintaining and improving hardware related to the mocap pipeline.
  • Researching new technologies to evolve the team’s pipeline and practices.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of professional experience in motion capture in production environments (games, film, or commercials).
  • Proficiency with at least one mocap software suite (preferably Shogun or Blade).
  • Strong knowledge of Autodesk MotionBuilder.
  • Experience designing setups for remote/on-location shoots.
  • Familiarity with solving pipelines and video capture systems.
  • Timecode syncing experience is a plus.
  • Python scripting experience is a plus.
  • Comfortable working under pressure in fast-paced, creative settings.
  • Collaborative and inclusive approach to teamwork.
  • Fluent English and Polish (spoken and written).

Please enclose a cover letter in English to your application. The portfolio is welcome.

Additional Information

Working mode

  • Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw office.
  • Relocation to Poland is required for those residing abroad.

Relocation support

  • Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered. 
  • Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements - all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
  • Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
  • Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave.

Perks & Professional Growth

  • A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
  • Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
  • REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops and cinemas.
  • Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Health & Well-being

  • Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
  • Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars. 
  • Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.

Social Activities & Life in the Office

  • Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
  • Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
  • Healthy selections — ​​organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
  • Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.

Head office in Warsaw

  • Sustainable campus with an eco ethos — solar panels provide green energy, 2000 plants and an air-filtering system to help provide clean air, electric car charging points, flower meadows, and more green features in the works.
  • An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and healthy spine classes.
  • Car and bike parking spaces.
  • A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
  • No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

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