Scan Technician
About The Position
We are looking for an exceptionally skilled technical craftsperson to join our team as a Scan Technician. The ideal candidate has rock-solid technical production experience, especially working with small teams and being self-reliant. Strong proficiency with troubleshooting computer hardware and software issues are essential. We scan across the country in all climate zones throughout the year, and the only constant is that successful data acquisition is the imperative. We partner closely with top-tier industry talent, requiring our team to build immediate rapport and maintain a highly supportive environment. Our ideal candidate brings a sincere, welcoming attitude alongside elite talent direction capabilities to ensure a seamless experience.
Requirements
- 3+ years’ experience working in a technical entertainment field.
- Regular out-of-state travel (typically, 1 week per month).
- Ability to lift heavy equipment (50+ lbs.).
- Strong personal and on-the-spot creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage and meet deadlines while setting a professional and collaborative tone.
- Excellent communication skills, coordinating and working with multiple departments to achieve set goals.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of photogrammetry software: CaptureGrid, Reality Capture.
- At least 1 published AAA video game as 3D Scanning Technician/Motion Capture Technician.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with Talent and lead them through a series of developer-specific facial expressions while achieving the highest-quality data based on developers' standards and expectations.
- Manage data acquisition for performance capture and 3D facial/body scanning shoots.
- Calibrate and set up camera rigs and mobile capture systems.
- Work with Shoot Producer and crew to coordinate on-schedule arrival, set up, shoot, and breakdown.
- Demonstrate professionalism at all times as a face of the company.
- Manage the training, development, and skill growth of junior technicians and contractors.
- Supervise the research and development of new scanning technologies and implement into builds.
- Design camera rigs and mobile capture systems.
- Coordinate with scan/art/production teams and clients for best practices with scanning and data processing.
Benefits
- 401(K) plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
- 14 paid holidays per calendar year
- paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program
- up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
- paid parental and compassionate leave
- wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
- family planning support through Maven
- commuter benefits
- reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
