Motion Capture Supervisor

**Description**:
Our client, an entertainment pioneer fusing hyper-real virtual production with next-gen gameplay, is building something that pushes the limits of what immersive gaming can be.

Think real-time pipelines. Unreal Engine magic. And global IPs from Netflix, Warner Bros, FIFA, Universal Studios, and more.

**Job Overview**

Are you ready to command the nerve centre of Australia’s most advanced motion capture facility?

We’re not just capturing movement; we're pioneering a new era of live, unscripted virtual performances that blur the line between digital and physical. As our **Motion Capture Supervisor**, you'll be the maestro of our cutting-edge studio, where every gesture, expression, and motion fuels a 24/7 broadcast revolution.

**What will you do?**:

- Maintain and optimise motion capture systems, studio gear, and tracked assets to ensure accurate and efficient production readiness.
- Brief, train, and support both performers and technicians, emphasising best practices for real-time capture, asset preparation, troubleshooting, and system calibration.
- Operate, calibrate, and monitor motion capture systems so that they can function in a 24/7 production environment, swiftly addressing issues to maintain mínimal downtime.
- Process and retarget real-time data onto virtual characters and assets, in some cases creating customised motion capture skeletons optimised for accurate solving.
- Develop and update clear training and operations documentation for technicians, performers and supervisors.
- Test, verify, and implement hardware/software updates
- Work with various departments to assist in the design of customised tracking solutions and equipment.

**What are we looking for?**:

- 5+ years of experience as a Motion Capture Technician, with at least 3 years on-set experience.
- In-depth experience with real-time motion capture with a strong focus on accuracy including precise tracking of performers, cinema cameras and rigid body assets; aligning virtual cameras and virtual characters to match their real-world counterparts perfectly
- Extensive experience operating _optical_ motion capture systems - _OptiTrack preferred but not essential_
- Skilled in motion capture data cleanup, retargeting, and biped animation workflows.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.
- Strong technical, mathematical, and 3D problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, organised, and capable of prioritising tasks effectively.
- Comfortable interacting professionally with performers and production teams.

**What additional skills will help you standout?**
- Experience operating other motion capture systems: Vicon, Giant, Motion Analysis, Qualisys, Xsens
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, MEL, C++)
- Proficiency in animation software, (MotionBuilder, Maya, LiveLink)

**Why will you love working with our client?**:

- Salary: Depending on experience $100,000 - $120,000 AUD pa.
- Competitive premium relocation package.
- Enjoy free lunches Monday - Friday at Prahran office.
- Mental well-being program that includes 4 free counselling sessions, unlimited access to text, video and audio resources, regular check-ins and feedback opportunities.
- Annual leave of 20 working days.
- Additional leave requests for personal, community service, long service and public holidays, including religious holidays.
- Industry-leading parental leave, up to 22 weeks plus:

- 10 additional days or 2 weeks top up payment for secondary caregivers
- 20 additional days or 4 weeks top up payment for primary caregivers
- Pet friendly workspace - bring your furry friend to work
- Balanced lifestyle working hybrid model (up to 2 days per week working remote).
- Unlimited snacks and drinks available 24/7 at offices.
- Top-tier tech setup with your choice of high-end PC/Mac, dual monitors, ergonomic gear and full software pipeline plus custom R&D tools.

**About Just Wright**:
**Just Wright - The Talent Syndicate You Need**

Welcome to the city of game development, where _talent makes or breaks the empire._

Some studios grind their way up from indie beginnings, others expand fast, aiming for AAA heights but in this world, _one thing is certain:_

The right crew determines whether you _rise or fall._

That’s where Just Wright rolls in. Not an agency. Not a middleman. Think of us as your strategic fixer connecting top-tier developers with studios hungry for success. We don’t just place talent, we build futures, making sure teams are set up for the long game, not just a quick hire.

**Your Heist Plan for Long-Term Growth**

The games industry is a jungle of shifting landscapes, where opportunities and pitfalls come fast. To survive and thrive, studios need more than just bodies in seats—they need real allies who understand the grind.

Here’s what we bring to your table:

- **Recruitment without the grind** - Strategic hires tailored to your studio’s growth plans
- **Talent pipelin