Job Posting Title: Motion Editor - ILM Vancouver Req ID: 10153246 Job Description:This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.Position SummaryILM Vancouver is looking for a Motion Editor (Motion Capture Animator) to join our team based in our Coal Harbour studio. This candidate will have proven experience in high end film/VFX or video game industry. The main responsibility will be to retarget and edit body motion of realistic motion-captured based performances in a non-destructive way and deliver animations to a high quality standards. We are also expecting the candidate to show solid knowledge about motion blending. The Motion Editor will focus predominantly on human, props and bipedal characters, extending to quadrupeds when required.Primary ResponsibilitiesResponsible for transferring motion from a Hierarchy to another (Retargeting) independently and proficientlyAdhering to the performance of the actors/actresses and improving/adjusting it in a non-destructive way, leading to the highest quality of workAdjusting interaction and contacts between characters/props/environment/terrainImproving the performance by adding fingers/toe/tail animation and body adjustments that includes enhancing posture, gesture and weightBlending of motions.Having a good eye and a valuable understanding of this workflow to create fluid, believable transitions between distinct animation clipsJob RequirementsEducation / Experience:Computer Science, Computer Visualisation or Computer Animation degree or equivalent experiencePrevious experience using MotionBuilder, Blender,



Nuance and/or Maya with motion-captured performancesProven experience in high end film VFX and an up to date showreel.Required Skills / Competencies:Solid understanding of retargeting techniquesGood understanding of the principles of animationAttention to detail and communication skillsProactive in problem solving, with a keen eye to catch, analyze and identify technical issuesSharp eyes for motion, timing and postureBackground in using Maya,Blender, Nuance and/or Motion BuilderBackground in using Linux and Vicon Shogun Post is a plusExcellent collaborative skillsEagerness to learn and developPreferred Skills / Competencies:Experience with Mocap animation MayaExperience Technical Skills: Solid knowledge about Retargeting and Blending techniquesJoin ILMThe hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$67,000 to C$85,700 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.Job Posting Segment: ILM VancouverJob Posting Primary Business: ILM VancouverPrimary Job Posting Category: Motion Capture - StudiosEmployment Type: Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Vancouver, BC, CanadaAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:Date Posted: 2026-06-09Learn more about us.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Ilm Vancouver Senior Motion Editor Role - $60,000 - $70,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
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