Job Description
Company Description
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Job Description
CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Motion Capture Specialist to join our team in the Boston hub as we continue to build the motion capture foundation for our upcoming projects!
This role is part of the Shared Development Services (SDS) group, meaning you will be embedded within a collaborative, cross-studio collective supporting multiple productions. As a Senior Motion Capture Specialist, you’ll play a key role in planning and executing mocap sessions and processing animation data across projects. You’ll work closely with a diverse team of artists, animators, and developers to bring believable, high-quality performances to life.
Daily responsibilities:
- Overseeing all stages of the motion capture shoot.
- Processing mocap data: retargeting, solving, tracking.
- Coordinating logistics and collaborating with internal stakeholders during shoot planning.
- Designing and assembling mobile mocap setups for offsite shoots.
- Maintaining and improving hardware related to the mocap pipeline.
- Researching new technologies to evolve the team’s pipeline and practices.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in motion capture in production environments (games, film, or commercials).
- Experience with performance capture.
- Proficiency with at least one mocap software suite, Shogun or Blade.
- Strong knowledge of Autodesk MotionBuilder.
- Experience designing setups for remote/on-location shoots.
- Familiarity with solving pipelines and video capture systems.
- Timecode syncing experience.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic and agile production stage environment with creatives.
- Collaborative and inclusive approach to teamwork.
Nice to have
(please note these are not required to apply)
- Python scripting experience is a plus.
- Ability to maintain professionalism when working with talent.
- Experience with Unreal Engine is a plus
- HMC Technology experience is a plus.
Additional Information
The application window for this position will close by 09/13/2026.
This job requires working in Boston, US.
Working mode: in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity.
Health & Well-Being
- Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
- Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
- Paid leave — 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year
- 401K with employer matching.
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
- Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
- RED Parents Network — support for working parents.
- Flexible working hours.
Perks & Professional Growth
- Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
- A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
Life in the Office
- Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
- Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
- No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
This position is a new role.
Estimated pay range for this position: $118,800 - $196,000 USD annually
At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.
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