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Weekend Motion Capture Animator Jobs in Washington

ZeniMax Media

Animator (First-Person)

Rockville, MD · On-site

$70K - $155K/yr

You have experience working with motion capture in either Maya or Motion Builder. * You have experience animating creatures. * You have animation graph experience. Salary Range Animator (First-Person ...

Agile Defense

Senior DHS Capture Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$175K - $225K/yr

Work hours are typically standard business hours; however, occasional evening or weekend work may ... Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance ...

Agile Defense

Senior DHS Capture Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

$175K - $225K/yr

Work hours are typically standard business hours; however, occasional evening or weekend work may ... Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance ...

History Factory

Video Editor

Washington, DC · Remote

... edge motion graphics, title sequences, 2D animations, and visual polish to elevate raw archival ... audio capture. Who You Are * A Self-Starter & Collaborator: You thrive in a fast-paced agency ...

Defender of Wildlife

Graphic Designer

Washington, DC · On-site

$79K - $85K/yr

Capture, edit, and organize photos of events, wildlife, wild places, and staff. Uphold ... Create motion graphics and animations for specific projects and as visual storytelling support for ...

History Factory

Video Editor

Washington, DC · On-site +1

... edge motion graphics, title sequences, 2D animations, and visual polish to elevate raw archival ... audio capture. Who You Are * A Self-Starter & Collaborator: You thrive in a fast-paced agency ...

Red Carrot

Graphic Designer II

Arlington, VA · On-site

... capture, editing, and documentation * Create motion graphics and video products as needed MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * BA in Graphic Design, Information Technology, Animation, Computer Science, or ...

Red Carrot

Graphic Designer II

Arlington, VA · On-site

... capture, editing, and documentation * Create motion graphics and video products as needed MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * BA in Graphic Design, Information Technology, Animation, Computer Science, or ...

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What is the difference between Weekend Motion Capture Animator vs Motion Capture Artist?

AspectWeekend Motion Capture AnimatorMotion Capture Artist
CredentialsRelevant animation or motion capture certifications, often with specialized training in animation softwareSimilar certifications, with additional focus on performance capture and equipment handling
Work EnvironmentPart-time or freelance settings, often on weekends or flexible schedules, in studios or remote setupsFull-time or freelance roles in studios, post-production facilities, or on-location shoots
Industry UsageUsed in gaming, film, and VR projects for weekend or supplementary workPrimarily in film, gaming, and animation industries for capturing performances

Weekend Motion Capture Animators typically work part-time on weekends, focusing on applying motion capture data to animations, often in flexible or freelance roles. Motion Capture Artists usually work full-time or freelance, handling performance capture equipment and data collection. Both roles require similar skills and certifications but differ mainly in work schedule and environment.

What are the most commonly searched types of Motion Capture Animator jobs in Washington? The most popular types of Motion Capture Animator jobs in Washington are:
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Animator (First-Person)

ZeniMax Media

Rockville, MD • On-site

$70K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Overview
Come join Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning development team behind Starfield, The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Bethesda Game Studios strives to offer its employees a well-balanced home and work life by providing competitive salaries, a generous benefits program, and offices located in some of North America's best cities.
With a goal of creating a culture as fun and diverse as our games and our players, we welcome applicants with unique skillsets, experience levels and backgrounds. If you are passionate about making a meaningful contribution to some of the most significant games in the industry we'd love to hear from you!
We will consider candidates for any of our four Bethesda Game Studios office locations: Rockville, MD; Montreal, Quebec; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX.
Responsibilities
Your Daily Life at Bethesda Game Studios
As an Animator, you will...
  • Apply animation principles to create high-quality hand keyed animations, while making any changes based on artistic direction.
  • Work In collaboration with members of the team to address animation needs and requirements for game play and cinematic content.
  • Actively engage with developers outside of your discipline creating a positive and productive experience for all involved.
  • Assist and provide constructive feedback to other animators.
  • Communicate needs to any out-of-team or external dependencies.
  • Consistently integrate and maintain your work in the game.
Qualifications
What Makes You S.P.E.C.I.A.L.
  • You have great Animation skills displaying a strong understanding of the principles and a desire to improve.
  • You bring a strong attention to detail.
  • You are a self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic and cooperative attitude.
  • You have the ability to adapt to change and accept constructive feedback.
  • You have good problem solving and prototyping skills.
  • You are great at organization and time management.
  • You have strong oral and written communication skills.
  • You have a college education or have had guided training focused on 3D animation.
  • You are competent in Maya, 3ds Max, or Blender.
  • You have a passion for gaming and making GREAT games.
  • You have a passion for pushing animation quality to the next level.
Preferred Skills
Bonus Skills
  • You have previous experience animating in game development or as part of a team.
  • You have experience animating on 1st person focused games.
  • You have experience working with motion capture in either Maya or Motion Builder.
  • You have experience animating creatures.
  • You have animation graph experience.
Salary Range
Animator (First-Person) - The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $70,000 - $155,000 per year.
ZeniMax has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At ZeniMax certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases and discretionary bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are not guaranteed. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with ZeniMax and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.
This position is in a union and represented by the Communication Workers of America.
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