Motion Capture Shoot Supervisor Hybrid Remote, 2 Locations

Job Position(s): Motion Capture Shoot Supervisor Hybrid Remote, 2 Locations

DNEG is hiring a Motion Capture Shoot Supervisor for a hybrid remote position spanning two locations, with set work in Mumbai as a core requirement. This role sits at the intersection of the motion capture pipeline and animation production, owning the full arc from pre-shoot preparation through to captured performance sign-off. It suits an experienced supervisor who has spent real time on mocap stages and knows how to keep a shoot on track when talent, tech, and timelines are all pulling in different directions.

About the Role

The Motion Capture Shoot Supervisor works directly with DNEG’s Global Motion Capture Producer and production teams, coordinating across creative, technical, and pipeline departments to deliver clean, usable data on every session. Day to day this means planning sequences, confirming props and assets are stage-ready, overseeing live recording, and catching data or performance issues before they become costly downstream problems in the animation production pipeline. Travel to Mumbai for on-set supervision is a confirmed part of the schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate motion capture shoots across production, creative, and technical departments, ensuring sequences, layouts, props, and character assets are confirmed and ready before each session.
• Supervise live recording on set, monitoring capture quality in real time and identifying any data issues that would affect downstream usability in the VFX pipeline.
• Work with Motion Capture TDs on technical requirements, Vicon setup and processing, and in-session troubleshooting to maintain consistent data standards.
• Collaborate with the Global Motion Capture Producer to refine shoot sequencing and maintain accurate, up-to-date recording plans throughout production.
• Sign off captured performances against agreed production and technical requirements before closing each session, reducing the need for reshoots.
• Identify and communicate shoot risks, schedule changes, and emerging challenges to relevant stakeholders in a timely and clear manner.

What You Bring

• Extensive professional experience as a Motion Capture Shoot Supervisor with a track record of delivering successful shoots across feature film production or comparable large-scale projects.
• Expert hands-on knowledge of Vicon, covering setup, capture, and processing, alongside Xsens, head-mounted camera systems, and MotionBuilder.
• Strong working understanding of the animation production pipeline from initial mocap shoot through to final shot delivery.
• Ability and willingness to travel to Mumbai and work on set for the duration of the shoot schedule.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical and creative problems on set without disrupting shoot momentum.

Why This Role

DNEG is one of the most consistently credited VFX and animation studios in the industry, with a production slate that spans major studio feature film production and high-profile episodic television. This Motion Capture Shoot Supervisor position offers direct involvement in a global pipeline with experienced collaborators across multiple facilities. The hybrid remote setup provides flexibility while keeping the role connected to real on-set production work.

Apply now for the Motion Capture Shoot Supervisor role at DNEG and bring your on-set experience to a production team that expects the same high standards you do.