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Insomniac Games

Senior Gameplay Animator (CONTRACT)

OR · On-site +1

$105K - $120K/yr

The Senior Gameplay Animator is responsible for creating gameplay animation at the highest quality ... Ability to utilize motion capture data and hand key animation to create believable characters.

2K

Lead Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

... or Senior Animator ideally utilizing Unreal Engine. * Deep knowledge of gameplay and AI animation systems, animation graph/data integration, motion capture pipelines, and rigging/prototyping ...

New

Insight Global

Data Collector

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$62K - $68K/yr

... motion-capture across an 8+ hour shift Excellent physical coordination, spatial awareness, and ... Senior Creator and other lead positions as they become available. Schedule: This is a 24/7 ...

Insight Global

Data Creator

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$30 - $33/hr

Able to perform repetitive movements and full-range limb motions required for motion-capture across ... Senior Creator and other lead positions as they become available. Schedule: This is a 24/7 ...

Cloud Chamber

Lead Animator

Novato, CA · Remote

$123K - $182K/yr

... or Senior Animator ideally utilizing Unreal Engine. * Deep knowledge of gameplay and AI animation systems, animation graph/data integration, motion capture pipelines, and rigging/prototyping ...

New

Insight Global

Data Creator

San Jose, CA · On-site

$29/hr

... motion-capture across an 8+ hour shift Excellent physical coordination, spatial awareness, and ... Senior Creator and other lead positions as they become available. Schedule: This is a 24/7 ...

Stantec

Reality Capture Specialist

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

... the Senior Reality Capture Manager in the execution of day-to-day operations for the Reality ... Capture Technicians with a primary focus on UAS systems and UAS data collection Your Key ...

Insight Global

Data Creator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$30/hr

Able to perform repetitive movements and full-range limb motions required for motion-capture across ... Senior Creator and other lead positions as they become available. Schedule: This is a 24/7 ...

Stantec

Reality Capture Specialist

Woodbury, MN · On-site

... the Senior Reality Capture Manager in the execution of day-to-day operations for the Reality ... Capture Technicians with a primary focus on UAS systems and UAS data collection Your Key ...

Insight Global

Data Creator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$30 - $33/hr

... motion-capture across an 8+ hour shift Excellent physical coordination, spatial awareness, and ... Senior Creator and other lead positions as they become available. Schedule: This is a 24/7 ...

2K

Lead Animator

Novato, CA

$123K - $182K/yr

... or Senior Animator ideally utilizing Unreal Engine. * Deep knowledge of gameplay and AI animation systems, animation graph/data integration, motion capture pipelines, and rigging/prototyping ...

New

Medium

Senior Data Operations Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$110 - $140/hr

FAIRI is looking for a Senior Data Operations Engineer to run the day-to-day of our data operations ... Run motion capture, teleoperation, and human-subjects data collection sessions yourself -- the ...

New

Cloud Chamber

Lead Animator

Novato, CA · On-site

$123K - $182K/yr

... or Senior Animator ideally utilizing Unreal Engine. * Deep knowledge of gameplay and AI animation systems, animation graph/data integration, motion capture pipelines, and rigging/prototyping ...

New

Insight Global

Data Creator

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$30 - $33/hr

Able to perform repetitive movements and full-range limb motions required for motion-capture across ... Senior Creator and other lead positions as they become available. Schedule: This is a 24/7 ...

FieldAI

Senior Data Operations Engineer

Boston, MA

$110K - $140K/yr

FAIRI is looking for a Senior Data Operations Engineer to run the day-to-day of our data operations ... Run motion capture, teleoperation, and human-subjects data collection sessions yourself -- the ...

FieldAI

Senior Data Operations Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

FAIRI is looking for a Senior Data Operations Engineer to run the day-to-day of our data operations ... Run motion capture, teleoperation, and human-subjects data collection sessions yourself - the ...

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How much do senior motion capture technician jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior motion capture technician in the United States is $112,707.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,000.00 and $121,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Motion Capture Technician vs Motion Capture Technician?

AspectSenior Motion Capture TechnicianMotion Capture Technician
CredentialsTypically requires 3+ years experience, specialized certificationsEntry to mid-level experience, basic certifications often sufficient
Work EnvironmentAdvanced studio setups, collaborative projects with artists and developersBasic studio or on-location setups, assisting senior staff
Industry UsageUsed in film, gaming, VR, and animation industries for complex projectsUsed in similar industries for foundational motion capture tasks

The main difference between a Senior Motion Capture Technician and a Motion Capture Technician lies in experience, responsibilities, and project complexity. Senior technicians handle advanced setups, troubleshooting, and mentorship, while technicians focus on supporting and executing motion capture tasks under supervision.

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Infographic showing various Senior Motion Capture Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,707 per year, or $54.2 per hour.

Data Collection Shift Lead

Continuum Resource Network

San Francisco, CA

$16.25 - $20/hr

Contractor

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 2 days ago

New

Job description

We are helping our client find a Data Collection Shift Lead to oversee day-to-day data collection operations and ensure operators, equipment, and processes are set up to deliver consistent, high-quality robotics data.

In this role, you'll lead daily shift execution, coordinate operators and collection stations, monitor data quality, and serve as the first point of contact for operational and technical issues. You'll also help develop procedures, train new operators, and partner closely with the operations manager and robotics team to continuously improve data collection workflows.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on team lead with direct experience in robot teleoperation or motion-capture data collection. You are organized, calm under changing conditions, and comfortable coaching operators, enforcing safety and quality standards, and troubleshooting issues in an active technical environment.
As a Data Collection Shift Lead, you'll:

  • Partner with the operations manager and robotics team to set up collection stations, storage areas, and workspace layouts.
  • Translate task guidelines into operator-facing SOPs, checklists, and training materials, and run pilot sessions to refine processes.
  • Support operator interviews and lead onboarding and training for new hires.
  • Own daily shift execution by assigning operators to stations and tasks, managing the daily plan, covering gaps, and keeping collection sessions on schedule.
  • Lead start-of-shift briefings covering plans, safety, and protocol changes, and prepare end-of-shift reports summarizing data collected, quality issues, hardware problems, and required follow-up.
  • Monitor data quality in real time by spot-checking collection sessions, coaching operators on protocol adherence, and identifying data that does not meet quality standards.
  • Serve as the first line of triage for equipment and software issues, escalating to lab technicians or engineering with clear reproduction details as needed.
  • Enforce safety procedures, maintain an organized collection floor, and track throughput, quality, and operational issues to identify opportunities for process improvement.
  • Manage day-to-day team needs, including attendance, breaks, performance coaching, and escalating concerns to the operations manager when appropriate.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • 1+ years in a team lead, shift supervisor, or senior operator role in a hands-on environment (robotics data collection, teleoperation, warehouse/fulfillment, manufacturing, lab operations, or similar).
  • Prior direct experience with robot teleoperation or motion-capture data collection - able to do the job you're supervising and train others to do it.
  • Strong written communication: clear shift reports, bug reports, and SOP updates without being prompted.
  • Comfortable operating within, and enforcing, structured safety and protocol requirements.
  • Organized and calm under a shifting plan; able to reprioritize when equipment or people are unavailable. Comfortable learning new tools quickly (issue trackers, scheduling tools, data dashboards).
  • Able to stand and move around an active floor for most of the shift; occasional lifting up to ~35 lbs.

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience helping open or set up a new site, line, or lab.
  • Experience interviewing or training hourly technical staff.
  • Familiarity with VR/teleop rigs, mocap systems, or robotics hardware beyond operator level.
  • Experience in a startup or research environment where procedures were still being written.

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401k

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