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Mocap Lead
Electronic Arts (EA)
Job Summary
EA Create Capture is a highly engaged content creation team within EA Studios. Our content is generated through multiple services which encompass motion capture, performance capture, 3D head scanning, and body scanning for videogame titles developed by Electronic Arts (EA). We are adventurous, creative, courageous, and excited by pioneers who cut new paths and take on challenges with determination. We are a diverse team, unified through collaboration, culture, and craft, looking for the best in everyone.
The EA Create Capture Acquisition team provides high-quality body and facial motion performances for in-game, cinematic, and narrative sequences.
Role Overview: Our Los Angeles-based Mocap Lead supports the motion capture needs for all of EA’s game development teams worldwide. Reporting to the Studio Manager and supervised by the Mocap Supervisor, the Mocap Lead is a senior member of the Acquisition team responsible for preparing and executing motion capture recording sessions and acquiring motion capture data.
You will have strong technical skills and extensive knowledge of motion capture hardware, software, data acquisition, tracking, Realtime, and post-processing pipelines. You will support the pipeline from pre-production to delivery and lead motion capture recording sessions to ensure project goals are achieved.
This is a 12-month contract, based onsite at the Chatsworth studio.
Key Responsibilities
- Review production plans to ensure all motion capture requirements are met.
- Drive the planning and execution of recording sessions, from pre-production to capture, ensuring session recording scope can be achieved and technical deliverables meet quality expectations.
- Track the recording day schedule and identify on-set efficiencies to maximize camera time.
- Ensure the Motion Capture team fully understands the capture session requirements.
- Assist with capture system set-up, talent wardrobe fittings, and body/face marking.
- Co-lead project post-mortems alongside the Studio Manager or Mocap Supervisor to gather feedback to improve motion capture process and data output.
- Expertly operate proprietary tools and technologies related to motion capture systems to maintain the highest quality data possible.
- Maintain and troubleshoot motion capture production hardware and software systems.
- Perform major stage functions including Operating, Quality Control, Realtime, HMC, Prop/Set Building, and running the Stage floor.
- Refine and document production processes, protocols, and workflows; identify improvement opportunities.
- Participate in general stage and equipment maintenance.
- Contribute to the development of proprietary tools, pipelines, and technology evolution.
- Maintain strong working relationships with game development teams, production, post-production, and technical leads to meet motion capture visual benchmarks.
- Promote a culture of excellence, growth, collaboration, and mentorship, and meet support team goals.
- Occasionally assist the scan acquisition team with acquiring 3D character asset data during scanning sessions.
- Aid with scanning camera equipment setup, care, and operation when needed.
Required Qualifications / Skills
- 5+ years professional experience in Motion Capture and Cinematics in Videogames, TV, or Film.
- Proven successful track record in leading motion capture recording sessions.
- Highly proficient in operating and troubleshooting optical and facial motion capture systems and workflows (Vicon preferred).
- Technical knowledge of real-time animation retargeting and motion capture software such as Motion Builder, Maya, and Unreal Engine.
- Comfortable working under the pressures of being on-set and in a live production environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with animation workflows.
- Scriptwriting in HSL or Python.
- Audio and video production skills.
- Carpentry or set construction experience.
- Experience with 3D character scanning systems and workflows.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay ranges below reflect what EA expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of posting. Pay offered will be determined based on relevant factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs.
- California (depending on location, e.g., Los Angeles vs. Sacramento): $103,200 – $145,600 USD
In the US, temporary full-time employees scheduled to work full time are offered benefits including:
- Paid time off (3 weeks per year to start)
- 80 hours per year of sick time
- 16 paid company holidays per year
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (EA) is proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across the company. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. Our leadership fosters potential and creates space for learning and experimentation, empowering employees to do great work and pursue growth opportunities.
Our benefits program focuses on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life, including paid time off, new parent leave, free games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can bring their best to their work.
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 also consider qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law and provide workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.
