What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motion Capture Technician position at Motion Recruitment?
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