Mocap Editor (Fixed Term Contract)

Responsibilities

• Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities (Key duties or essential priorities for fulfilling the job’s purpose)
• Responsible for transferring motion from a Hierarchy to another (Retargeting) independently and proficiently
• Adhering to the performance of the actors using non-destructive modification of motion to work with the requirements of the sequence, pushing and leading to the highest quality of work
• Adjusting interaction and contacts between characters/props/environment/terrain, with a deep knowledge and understanding of human and creature motion editing.
• Superb techniques and eye for Blending body motions Improving the performance by adding fingers/toe/tail animation and body adjustments that includes enhancing posture, gesture and weight.
• Support and mentor more junior members of the team, troubleshooting, teaching techniques and pushing the quality and standard.

Requirements

• (Education, Experience and Skills/Competencies) Education / Experience : Computer Science, Computer Visualisation or Computer Animation degree or equivalent experience
• Expert in Maya and Motion Builder with Previous experience within motion-captured performances
• Proven experience in high end filmVFX and an up to date showreel.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Excellent Problem solving skills

• Expert understanding of retargeting techniques (transferring motion from one character to another) Solid understanding of the principles of Animation 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 and/or Motion Builder Background in using Linux and Vicon Shogun Post is a plus.
• Excellent collaborative skills
• Eagerness to learn and develop

Job Posting Title

Mocap Editor (Fixed Term Contract) Req ID: 10148823 Job Description: Please note this is a 1 year fixed term contract job

Job Posting Segment

ILM Mumbai Job Posting Primary Business: ILM Mumbai Primary Job Posting Category: Motion Capture - Studios, Motion Editing - Studios, VFX Editing - Studios Employment Type: Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Mumbai, India Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-04-16