Technical Stage Manager

About the role

2K Mocap is a small and agile team within 2K Games, covering a broad area of knowledge from QCing and processing mocap data to software development. This role requires you to work onsite in our Petaluma, CA Mocap studio office location.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the development of the latest in Motion Capture technology
• Expand your knowledge of programing, audio/video production, automation technology, etc.
• Lead a team of talented and motivated individuals passionate about the technical art of mocap and tool development
• Work closely with our production, shop, stage, and operations at 2k Mocap, ensuring that all hardware and software is functional and up to date and the studio is smoothly humming along

Requirements

• Experience leading and organizing a technical team of 5 or more people
• Experience solving complex technical problems under pressure
• Experience designing large mocap camera layouts, focusing and aiming cameras, and troubleshooting mocap systems
• Experience using Motionbuilder, Maya, Shogun, Motive, and Unreal Engine, as well as their associated APIs
• Basic understanding of Python application development
• The ability and desire to learn things you probably have never even thought you would ever need to know or care about
• The ability and desire to work well with a team that loves to share ideas, debate, and innovate at a furious pace

Qualifications

• Experience using Giant Mocap System and Nuance
• Experience with hardware development or low level C programming for hardware/software interfaces
• Knowledge of Python and C++ based QT applications
• Basic understanding of a game production pipeline
• Basic SQL query writing and understanding of database functionality
• Basic understanding of audio/video formats and frame accurate audio/video processing

Skills

• Experience with Motion Capture Technology
• Ability to lead and organize a technical team
• Problem-solving skills
• Technical knowledge in Motionbuilder, Maya, Shogun, Motive, and Unreal Engine
• Programming skills in Python and C++
• Understanding of audio/video formats and frame accurate audio/video processing

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days)
• Paid sick days per calendar year (up to 10 days)
• Paid parental and compassionate leave
• Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
• Family planning support through Maven
• Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses

Pay

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $123,000 and $160,000 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Schedule

Regular, full-time employees are eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days)
• Paid sick days per calendar year (up to 10 days)
• Paid parental and compassionate leave
• Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
• Family planning support through Maven
• Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses