Motion Capture Technician

Job Description

Our Studio:

Ubisoft Toronto is one of the largest development studios within Ubisoft, employing talented people from around the world. We create worlds and tell stories that grip you, inspire you and challenge you. Since opening in 2010, we have shipped innovative game projects on some of Ubisoft's biggest brands: Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, For Honor and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell.

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling industry-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft Toronto, we are always striving to get better, be better and do better – embracing innovative ideas, exploring new technologies, and working together courageously and collaboratively.

Job Description

What you'll do as a Motion Capture Technician at Ubisoft Toronto:
• Assist Mocap shoot team on capture projects (calibration, marker set, props, props rigging, etc.).
• Suit and marker up motion capture talent.
• Maintain and use complex computer systems and camera hardware to capture human/animal performances.
• Assist actors when filming.
• Process data in Vicon Shogun when filming.
• Validate the data quality in Shogun and MotionBuilder.
• Assist the data team with post processing when required.
• Prepare, maintain, and repair studio equipment.
• Fit and assist performers with head-mounted cameras.
• Assist Mocap with ongoing R&D projects.
• Setup, maintain and capture using our 3D scanning systems when required.
• Assisting props department with props and sets.
• Carry out all other related tasks surrounding day to day maintenance and studio upkeep.

What to send our way:
• Your CV highlighting your education, experience, skills, and any games shipped;

Qualifications

We know that skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences. If you are excited about the role, we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the qualifications listed below.
• Motion capture experience including: Vicon camera systems (Vantage, MX series), data post processing (Shogun, Blade), retargeting (Motionbuilder) [Optitrack, Qualysis, Giant, Xsens also acceptable]
• Production environment or on-set experience (Film, Television, Performance Capture)
• Facial capture experience including: Technoprops head mounted cameras, Faceform, Wrap4D, Faceware, Facegood, ARkit.
• Video and camera system experience including timecode and genlock of multiple sources.
• Deep understanding of personal computers, operating systems, networking.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Some knowledge programming languages (Python, C#, C++) would be an asset.
• Experience with hand tools.
• Autonomous and resourceful.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

We Offer:
• A hybrid, flexible work model
• Five weeks of vacation + one week office closure around the December holidays
• An enhanced parental leave program
• Comprehensive Total Rewards Package:
• Disability Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Extended medical insurance
• (Optional) RRSP contribution
• Relocation Assistance (If Applicable)
• Bonus (If Applicable)

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq781z-3-129-17-245-42 in your application.