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Ten4

Senior Gaming Animator

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$129K - $148K/yr

Use motion capture, video, and thumbnail sketches as reference for your process * Prototype gameplay by blocking animation quickly; when ideas are proven, polish animations to a high level * Provide ...

Jobgether

$100K - $131K/yr

The position offers the opportunity to work across both keyframe and motion capture techniques in Unreal Engine. You will also mentor other team members, provide feedback, and help continuously ...

Human Archive

Head of Engineering

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

You will work directly on wearable sensing systems involving synchronized cameras, motion capture, tactile sensing, embedded compute, and power systems operating under real-world deployment ...

Smith College

Laboratory Technician

Northampton, MA · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

Lead the setup, operation and synchronization of neuroimaging hardware with biomechanical equipment (force plates, motion capture systems, surface electromyography) Participant Coordination: Manage ...

2K

Lead Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

Deliver exceptional hand-key animations and edit motion capture data for first-person and third-person characters, taking on animation tasks as time permits. * Collaborate with Production on ...

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Smith College

Laboratory Technician

Northampton, MA · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

Lead the setup, operation and synchronization of neuroimaging hardware with biomechanical equipment (force plates, motion capture systems, surface electromyography) Participant Coordination: Manage ...

AGBO

Expression of Interest - Animator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

Edit Motion Capture data to blend detailed character movement/facial with keyframe skills. * Work with the Lead Animator and other team members to help evolve our tools and pipeline. * Maintain the ...

Cloud Chamber

Lead Animator

Novato, CA · Remote

$123K - $182K/yr

Deliver exceptional hand-key animations and edit motion capture data for first-person and third-person characters, taking on animation tasks as time permits. * Collaborate with Production on ...

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What is the difference between Motion Capture Job vs 3D Animator?

AspectMotion Capture Job3D Animator
Required SkillsKnowledge of motion capture systems, data cleanup, animation principles3D modeling, keyframe animation, storytelling
Work EnvironmentMotion capture studios, post-production facilitiesAnimation studios, film, gaming, advertising
Tools & SoftwareMotion capture hardware, software like MotionBuilder, ViconAutodesk Maya, Blender, 3ds Max
Industry UsageUsed for realistic movement capture in films and gamesUsed for creating animated characters and scenes

While both roles involve animation, a Motion Capture Job focuses on recording real-world movements using specialized equipment, whereas a 3D Animator creates animations manually or digitally. Motion capture provides realistic motion data, which animators can refine for final output. Both roles often collaborate in film and game production but require different skill sets and tools.

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Senior Gaming Animator

Ten4

Redwood City, CA • On-site

$129K - $148K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Here at Ten4, there's a core focus on Creative Services. By only recruiting for Digital Creatives we can give the best attention and satisfaction to both the clients and the candidates. Being a niche company provides the ability to source top notch candidates and to make the best connections possible. Ten4 works with some of the best ad agencies, start-ups, production studios, and video game shops.
Job Description
  • Drive animation performance without pushing out of a believable and realistic style; your hand-keyed work will fit seamlessly with motion capture
  • Join forces with designers and engineers to create characters that are expressive and that still work with player control and AI
  • Design hand-keyed animation with a highly intuitive and developed understanding of body mechanics, force, balance, timing, and believability
  • Use motion capture, video, and thumbnail sketches as reference for your process
  • Prototype gameplay by blocking animation quickly; when ideas are proven, polish animations to a high level
  • Provide thoughtful feedback to team members and be open to critique
  • Create multiplayer characters and AI that execute believable and memorable performances

Qualifications
  • 5+ years in game development with at least 2 shipped games
  • Experience OR interest in PC multiplayer games
  • Experience with in-game animation and Maya
  • College/University Degree in Character Animation or similar
  • Full comprehension of camera, layout, and stagingS
  • Self-directed and independent worker

Major Plus:
  • Excellent hand-keyed facial animation
  • Motionbuilder and Unreal Engine experience
  • First-person animations experience
  • strong design eye
  • Strong knowledge of cinematography, editing, and story development
  • Experience creating state machines and controller schemes

Additional Information
Benefits and Perks:
  • Competitive Salary with Stock Options
  • An open/unlimited Paid Time Off and Vacation Policy
  • Great medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and dependents covered at 80% and company paid One Medical Group membership on top of your medical plan
  • Team lunch outings covered by company

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