ART & ANIMATION

Capture Technician (R26623)

Department

Art & Animation

Location

Los Angeles, United States

Product

MetaHuman

Company

Epic Games

Requisition ID

R26623

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

ART

What We Do

Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.

What You'll Do

We’re seeking a Capture Technician to be part of our innovative team. This role offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and devices. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with both internal and external clients while contributing to the latest projects. Your primary responsibilities will include data collection and processing for various projects, as well as supporting Research and Development (R&D) initiatives.

In this role, you will

Capture data with Face and Body scanners
Provide Facial Action Coding System (FACS) direction
Work on data ingestion and processing
Capture and process Reference data (IBL)
Collect data for R&D purposes
Work on improvements and maintenance of scanning spaces and devices

What we're looking for

Understanding of scanning technology and data processing techniques (Photogrammetry)
Knowledge of Agisoft Metashape or Reality Capture, Autodesk Maya or similar, and Photoshop of similar
Knowledge of DSLR or machine vision cameras
A methodically consistent approach to repetitive tasks; values accuracy and acute attention to detail
Ability to locate and troubleshoot hardware issues before and during scanning
Basic technical knowledge of low-voltage AC and DC systems, including standard wiring and device connections
Excellent communication skills and the ability to respectfully interact with co-workers at all levels in a professional environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

California Base Pay Range

$64,689—$94,877 USD

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found

Art & Animation

MetaHuman

Epic Games

Capture Technician

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