FUNCTION: Art/Animation
REPORTS TO: Lead Animator
CONTRACT: Fixed-term
What We Need
We are looking for a Technician with an interest in animation. MoCap Technician is responsible for supporting the capture and integration of optically captured 3D motion data by using our proprietary technologies for their resulting quality and functionality in the game.
What You Will Do
- Work withing the mocap technical team in their tasks: adjusting, calibrating, and maintaining equipment; dressing actors, preparing and document shoots, capture full body performance, monitor video reference, tracking, solving/cleaning, retargeting, quality control on post processes, create markered props, assemble MoCap sets in preparation of shoot days, etc.
- Ensure high quality data capture/data quality assurance during shoots.
- Work with the animation team and actors.
- Search for new solutions and improvements in the process of MoCap.
- When not occupied by MoCap duties – learn both mocap driven and keyframe animations.
Who We Think Will Be A Good Fit
- Understanding of the physics of human motion with a keen eye for detail and a good grounding in technical knowledge related to the subject matter.
- Proactive with identifying areas for improvement and pursuing solutions for them.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Communicative knowledge of English.
- Interest in Animation and Animation skills improvements
- Experience or understanding of motion capture, animation and processing data in games or film.
- Experience with some MoCap system (Vicon, Optitrack, Xsens, etc.) and software (Blade, Shogun, Motive, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of classic animation principles, body mechanics, acting, posing, and storytelling techniques.
- Basic knowledge of any 3D animation software (Motion Builder, Maya, Blender, etc.)
- Knowledge of basic camera operation, to record film or videos and video editing experience.
- Self-education related to animation and keeping track of new trends in the industry.
Nice To Have
- Experience in the game industry.
- Knowledge of computer games.
- Experience with some tracking/scheduling tool (Hansoft, Jira, Shotgun, Trello, …).
- Degree in Computer Animation or related experience.
Who We Are
Hangar 13 is the internal 2K development studio behind the award-winning Mafia franchise. The studio is comprised of industry veterans drawn from a diverse range of studios, who have collectively shipped hundreds of titles across a wide variety of genres. Though we hail from all over the world, and our backgrounds are wildly different, one thing binds us all together – the belief that “Every Player’s Story is Unique.”
Hangar 13 is based in four locations: Brno & Prague (Czech Republic), Novato (California), and Brighton (UK).
We work collaboratively across our 4 locations to develop games as one global team. Each of our locations provides the opportunity to work on big-budget, AAA console in a diverse and inclusive environment!
Brno
Located in the south-east part of the Czech Republic, just a 2-hour drive from Prague, 3 hrs from Budapest and mere 90 minutes from Vienna, surrounded by vineyards from the south-east and highlands from the north-west, Brno is a comfortable place to live and work. This Czech Republic´s second largest city offers everything you need without the big city rush - modern architecture, perfect cuisine, award-winning bars, and diverse countryside.
Prague
Located in the heart of Europe, with its enchanting historical centre and magic energy, Prague is one of the world's most stunning cities. The Hangar 13 office is based in the city centre, just a few minutes from the Old Town and its famous astronomical clock. Cultural events, vibrant nightlife, sports and leisure time activities, beautiful nature – all just a few steps away.
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