Lead Motion Editor - ILM London

工作 ID 10147256 地點倫敦, 英国 有意工作的公司 Industrial Light & Magic 日期已公佈 Mar. 31, 2026

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工作概要:

Position Summary:

ILM London is looking for a Lead Motion Editor to join our team based in our Lacon House studio. As the driving spirit behind our motion capture discipline, you won't just be managing data, you'll be the technical heartbeat of our performances and the primary point of contact for a studio that defines the industry. Ready to guide the next generation of cinematic movement?

The Lead Motion Editor will collaborate with the Motion Edit Supervisor and ensure the department is running smoothly. The focus of this role will be to execute non-destructive retargeting and refinement of realistic motion-capture data, ensuring all final animations meet top-tier quality benchmarks.

The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge about motion blending.

The Lead Motion Editor will focus predominantly on human, props and bipedal characters, extending to quadrupeds when required. The role will be responsible for the development and mentorship of junior team members.

What you’ll do:

Responsible for transferring motion from a Hierarchy to another (Retargeting) with ease and proficiency.
Adhering to the performance of the actors and improving/adjusting it in a non-destructive way.
Improving the performance by adding fingers/toe/tail animation and body adjustments that include enhancing posture, gesture and weight.
Blending of motions. Good eye and a good understanding of this workflow to create fluid, believable transitions between distinct animation clips.
Support junior team members through proactive mentorship, ensuring technical excellence by providing expert troubleshooting and continuous skill development.
Develop new methodologies, refactoring existing workflows, troubleshooting issues and more.
Leading the team on projects and helping with technical requests.
Taking care of dailies when the supervisor is not available.

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience in high-end film VFX and an up-to-date showreel.
Attention to detail and communication skills, coupled with excellent collaborative skills.
Proficient knowledge about Retargeting and Blending techniques.
Previous experience using Maya, MotionBuilder, Blender, and/or Nuance with motion-captured performances.
Prior experience with Mocap animation and Maya.
Understanding of the principles of animation.
Sharp eyes for motion, timing and posture.
Proactive in problem-solving, with a keen eye to catch and identify technical issues.
Background in using Linux and Vicon Shogun Post is a plus.

As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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關於Industrial Light & Magic:

ILM 由 George Lucas 於 1975 年創立，擁有世界領先的設施，服務電影、商業製作和吸引力產業。ILM 已為 325 多個拍攝影片創造了視覺效果，並在有史以來全球票房前 10 名中的 7 部中發揮了重要作用，並在前 50 名中參與了 25 部。ILM 設定了視覺效果的標準，在電影歷史上打造一些極有魅力的角色。公司為數碼革命的前沿，繼續在視覺效果、VR、AR以及沉浸式影院中開辟新天地。

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這個職位隸屬於 ILM (UK) Ltd.，其所屬的業務部門是 Industrial Light & Magic。

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