Full-Time

Motion Capture Animator

Posted on 8/1/2024

2K

2K

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops and publishes interactive video games

Consumer Software
Gaming

Mid

Montreal, QC, Canada

Hybrid position requiring onsite presence.

Category
3D Modeling
Animation
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Communications
Animation
Requirements
  • 2+ years industry experience
  • Education in the field of 3D Animation, Motion Capture, or Film
  • Experienced with Vicon Shogun or other Motion Capture Software
  • Proficient with Autodesk Maya and Motionbuilder
  • Positive attitude
Responsibilities
  • Contributing to motion capture cleanup tasks
  • Working with the post production team on other pipeline tasks such as processing Mocap Data, Solving, QA, Editing Facial Capture Video, Virtual Camera Animation, etc.
  • Daily communication with the Production Manager and Production team
  • Submitting feedback on tools and pipeline bugs as well as proposals for new tool ideas
  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment, focusing primarily on video games for a wide audience that includes casual gamers, hardcore enthusiasts, and professional eSports players. The company collaborates with well-known game development studios like Supermassive Games and Firaxis Games to create popular titles such as "The Quarry" and "TopSpin 2K25." 2K's games are available through digital downloads and physical copies, and they also generate revenue from downloadable content (DLC), in-game purchases, and exclusive content partnerships. This diverse revenue model, along with their strong collaborations, sets 2K apart from competitors in the video game publishing industry. The company's goal is to deliver high-quality, engaging gaming experiences that appeal to a broad range of players.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Novato, California

Founded

2005

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Benefits

Health Care Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA) Including Company Contribution

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Life and Disability Benefits

Group Legal Plan

Wellbeing Program

Childcare Benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Generous Compassionate Leave

Companywide End of Year Break

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