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CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$500 - $800/day

The ideal candidate has a background in commercial production, filmmaking, VFX, animation, motion ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$500 - $800/day

The ideal candidate has a background in commercial production, filmmaking, VFX, animation, motion ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

CoCreativ

AI Artist (freelance to hire)

New York, NY

$500 - $800/day

The ideal candidate has a background in commercial production, filmmaking, VFX, animation, motion ... Exceptional freelancers may be considered for full-time opportunities as our AI team continues to ...

Corporate Tools

Motion Graphic Designer

Post Falls, ID · On-site +1

$75K/yr

Our ideal candidate would be someone who has been successful in a full-time in-house position. You ... Bachelor's degree or certificate in computer animation, fine arts, graphic design, or related field ...

Fabick Cat

Production Artist

Fenton, MO · On-site

We are seeking a professional Production Artist with strong capabilities in print & digital ... motion assets * Basic photography skills, including the ability to capture simple, high-quality ...

Skydance

Story Artist

Santa Monica, CA

$2K - $4K/wk

At Skydance Animation, we are seeking experienced Story Artists in a f reelance or full-time ... motion, dialogue placement, and sequence organization * Maintain consistency with the visual style ...

NJI Media LLC

Motion Graphic Designer

Washington, DC · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description NJI is an agency where creativity knows no borders. We navigate the ... We don't need a fine artist, but we love a creator who can draw. * A social first mindset: You ...

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How much do full time motion capture artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time motion capture artist in the United States is $29.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Motion Capture Artist vs Part Time Motion Capture Artist?

AspectFull Time Motion Capture ArtistPart Time Motion Capture Artist
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in animation, computer science, or related field; certifications in motion capture technology are commonSame as full-time, but may have less emphasis on certifications due to part-time nature
Work EnvironmentFull-time studio or production environment, often with regular hoursFlexible hours, often freelance or project-based, may work remotely or on-site
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily employed by game developers, film studios, and animation companiesFreelance or contract work within similar industries

Full Time Motion Capture Artists typically work full-time in studio environments with consistent hours and employer benefits, focusing on long-term projects. Part Time Motion Capture Artists usually work on a project basis with flexible hours, often freelance, and may have less job stability but similar industry roles.

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Real-time Visualization Shotmaker (Project Hire)

Sony Pictures

Culver City, CA • On-site, Remote

$103K - $133K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

The Real-Time Visualization Shotmaker designs character performances and films them with virtual cameras to create cinematic sequences that reflect the filmmaker's vision. All elements of shot design are utilized in this position, and a seasoned understanding of filmmaking is vital. Working with the visualization Creative Director, and under the Previs Supervisor, the real-time visualization lead drives the production of previs shots and sequences that help to support the director's vision via appropriate use of camera movement, lenses, composition, staging, lighting, and editing.
This role is limited term up to 6 months.
Responsibilities:
  • Manage and generate sequences of shots from storyboards and/or script pages to construct story
  • Work closely with prospective filmmakers, directors, Leads, and/or our Visualization Creative Director to interpret and drive implementing their creative notes
  • Shot creation including orchestrating character blocking, camera positioning, and performance capture
  • Perform motion capture for animation, including quality control and accentuating mocap animation.
  • Ideate and create realistic and compelling character animation following traditional animation principles.
  • Animation of creatures, props, and vehicles within their shot allotment.
  • Reports to the Creative Director

Essential Skills:
  • 5+ years of experience in Unreal animation and camera work in engine
  • Shot and sequence generation with and without the use of storyboards and script
  • A film vocabulary of genre, shot design, sequence progression, camera moves, lighting styles, and acting choices based on years of film viewing, both vfx driven and practical.
  • Speed of work, with the ability to do three regular sized shots a day consistently.
  • Autodesk Maya workflow and UE exporting experience
  • Adobe After Effects compositing proficiency
  • Autodesk Motion Builder (a plus)
  • PFTrack (a plus)

Qualifications:
  • Possess an artistic eye for detail and understand the technical specifications for each project.
  • Understand cinematic language, camera terminology
  • Possess a keen sense of composition, color, and animation timing.
  • Original thinking and ownership over ideas necessary
  • Maintain high consistent standard of quality and speed.
  • Understand shot continuity of sequence to help guide shot creation.
  • Work well on a team and successfully take direction from a supervisor.
  • Adapt quickly and accept change - often must toss out ideas and start fresh.
  • Work well on a team and successfully take direction from a supervisor.
  • Adapt quickly and accept change - often must toss out ideas and start fresh.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $103,740 - $133,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note-taking tools during interviews. Please be aware these tools may be enabled as a default and can be difficult to disable once the interview has started, so we recommend you check your device and disable these tools prior to the start of your interview. If recording or the use of the tools occurs during the interview and cannot be promptly turned off or disabled, the interviewer may end the interview.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.

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