Job Description

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we're dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games. As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur's Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a

Motion Capture Specialist,

focused on on-set recording work and responsible for recording and delivering mocap to the animation team.
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Responsibilities

+ Setup and facilitate Mocap and Pcap recording sessions, including helping to set up the capture volume and preparing actors for capture. + Deliver and export clean mocap data to animation teams
+ Work closely with other teams to help deliver the highest quality Pcap (including for instance Machine Learning, Cinematic, and DevOps)
+ Help develop Mocap and Pcap processes
+ Writing and updating documentation
+ Assisting in the upkeep and maintenance of capture facilities and equipment (including hardware and software updates, washing, drying and storing mocap suits, etc.)

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Requirements

+ Experience taking part in motion capture recording sessions (of any level) + Good knowledge of Performance capture software (Vicon, OptiTrack, StretchSense, Maya, MotionBuilder)
+ Readiness to experiment with new technologies and software to meet development requirements and limitations
+ Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills with a keen attention to detail
+ Good communication skills in spoken and written English
+ You are a team player and able to support other members of the performance team to conduct efficient capture sessions and provide pre and post-shoot support.
+ Experience providing some degree of post-shoot support (of any level)
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This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.

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Nice to have

+ Experience taking part in motion capture recording sessions, specifically using the Vicon capture system, within a professional environment (as opposed to educational or training environment) + Experience providing some degree of post-shoot support (including mocap data cleaning within a professional environment)
+ Knowledge of Perforce
+ Knowledge of programming languages (C++, C#, Python)
+ Willingness to chip in and help out the team outside of your usual skillset or job description