Motion Capture Stage Manager

This is a Full Time Job

The Stage Manager pro-actively leads in the exploration, implementation, and integration of motion capture systems and technologies for best use within our evolving virtual production workflows.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manages and oversees the acquisition and scheduling of motion capture (both real-time and recorded sessions) from varying systems ranging from large stages to personal devices and to
• Assists in the hiring and supervision of stage technicians and PA's for support where necessary. To
• Keeps the stage areas and equipment operational, clean, and organized
• Ensures that requirements for professional talent bookings (such as safety protocols for stunt teams) and client expectations and comfort are met
• Provides both on-set and remote support for all of our clients directly when in session
• Works closely with our Virtual Production Supervisors and production teams, ensuring regular and clear communication

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a stage manager of large mocap volumes in a client-facing capacity, supervising team members and working directly with other department heads
• Between four (4) and five (5) years of experience working with motion capture technologies, such as high-end optical (Optitrack, Vicon, Giant, Motion Analysis etc.) and inertial (Xsens, Noitom)
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with motion capture software such as Blade, Cortex, Motive, MVN Animate (related scripting skills are a plus)
• Experience with 3D engines and software (Maya, Motionbuilder, 3ds Max
• Experience with real-time engines like Unreal and Unity is extremely desirable
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Solutions-oriented with a passion for team success
• A keen interest in emerging tech