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Motion Capture Technician

Motion Recruitment
Novato, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026

Motion Capture Technician

Location: Novato, CA (100% Onsite)

Duration: Contract-to-Hire

Rate: $50 – 70 per hour (Target conversion salary: $100,000 – $150,000 depending on experience)


This is a rare opportunity to work directly with A-list talent while mastering advanced capture systems in high-pressure, high-visibility environments. The role offers significant growth potential, hands-on learning in emerging 3D scanning workflows, and the chance to be part of a highly specialized, tight-knit team that operates nationwide across diverse conditions.


Contract Duration: 3 Months to hire (Contract-to-Hire)


Required Skills & Experience

· 2 years of experience working in a technical field

· Strong troubleshooting skills across computer hardware and software

· Ability to work independently in small, self-reliant teams

· Experience operating in high-pressure, failure-intolerant environments

· Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work directly with high-profile talent

· Ability to lift 50 lbs of equipment

· Willingness to travel regularly (approximately 1 week per month)


Desired Skills & Experience

· Experience with motion capture systems (e.g., Vicon, OptiTrack)

· Familiarity with camera rigs and mobile capture systems

· Exposure to LiDAR scanning workflows

· Understanding of photogrammetry processes (e.g., RealityCapture, Metashape)

· Experience working on production sets or live capture environments


What You Will Be Doing


Tech Breakdown

· 100% 3D Scanning, Motion Capture & Data Acquisition Systems


Daily Responsibilities

· 70% Hands On

· 10% Management Duties

· 20% Team Collaboration

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000

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