Senior Motion Editor - ILM Vancouver
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10153247 Emplacement Vancouver, Canada Entreprise Industrial Light & Magic Date de publication 09/06/2026Résumé du poste:
This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.
Position Summary
ILM Vancouver is looking for a Senior Motion Editor (Senior Motion Capture Animator) to join our team based in our Coal Harbour studio.
This candidate will have proven experience in high end film/VFX or video game industry.
The main responsibility will be to retarget and edit body motion of realistic motion-captured based performances in a non-destructive way and deliver animations to a high quality standards. We are also expecting the candidate to show solid knowledge about motion blending.
The Senior Motion Editor will focus predominantly on human, props and bipedal characters, extending to quadrupeds when required.
We are expecting the candidate to teach and mentor more junior team members.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for transferring motion from a Hierarchy to another (Retargeting) independently and proficiently
Adhering to the performance of the actors/actresses and improving/adjusting it in a non-destructive way, leading to the highest quality of work
Adjusting interaction and contacts between characters/props/environment/terrain
Improving the performance by adding fingers/toe/tail animation and body adjustments that includes enhancing posture, gesture and weight
Blending of motions. Having a good eye and a good understanding of this workflow to create fluid, believable transitions between distinct animation clips
Support and mentor more junior members of the team, troubleshooting, teaching techniques and pushing the quality and standard
Job Requirements
Education / Experience:
Computer Science, Computer Visualisation or Computer Animation degree or equivalent experience
Previous experience using MotionBuilder,Blender, Nuance and/or Maya with motion-captured performances
Proven experience in high end film VFX and an up to date showreel
Required Skills / Competencies:
Great understanding of retargeting techniques
Great understanding of the principles of animation
Great attention to detail and communication skills
Proactive in problem solving, with a keen eye to catch, analyze and identify technical issues
Sharp eyes for motion, timing and posture
Background in using Maya, Blender, Nuance and/or Motion Builder
Background in using Linux and Vicon Shogun Post is a plus.
Excellent collaborative skills
Eagerness to learn and develop
Capable of mentoring more junior team members
Preferred Skills / Competencies:
Experience with Mocap animation
Maya Experience
Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge about Retargeting and Blending techniques
As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.
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The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$87,200 to C$111,600 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.
Sur Industrial Light & Magic:
Fondée en 1975 par George Lucas, ILM est l’installation d’effets spéciaux leader au monde, qui dessert les secteurs de l’image animée, de la production commerciale et de l’attraction. ILM a créé des effets visuels pour plus de 325 films, joué un rôle clé dans sept des 10 plus grands succès de box-office mondiaux de tous les temps et contribué à 25 des 50 plus grands. ILM a défini la norme pour les effets visuels, créant quelques-unes des images les plus étonnantes de l’histoire du film. À l’avant-garde de la révolution numérique, la société continue d’innover en matière d’effets visuels, de RV, de RA et de cinéma immersif.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à ILM (Vancouver) Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Industrial Light & Magic.