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POSITION SUMMARY
Sony Corporation of America is looking for a skilled and experienced 3D Capture Engineer to join our team in Culver City, CA. The 3D Capture Engineer will support 3D/4D CG production by ensuring efficient communication with talents and capture operation crew as well as technical innovation with R&D team in all aspects of 3DCG content production.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of the 3D Capture Engineer include, but are not limited to:
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Support 3D Capture Director:
- Assist the 3D Capture Director in running 3D/4D capture sessions, ensuring rigorous quality control in collaboration with the production and R&D teams.
- Communicate detailed performance requirements to talent, guiding them to achieve the best results for 3D content creation.
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Technical Contribution:
- Provide technical support for the development and improvement of the multi-camera capture system and operation engineering.
- Collaborate with Computer Graphics researchers based on scientific survey, analysis, benchmarking, and quality validation.
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Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, meticulously recording each step of the R&D process.
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Share best practices and technical insights with both artistic and engineering teams, promoting efficiency and innovation.
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Facilitate and lead creative discussions, addressing production challenges, and identifying opportunities for workflow improvement.
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Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above
QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION
Your qualifications and experience should include:
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Bachelor’s degree of engineering or higher in the field of Electrical Engineering, Computer Graphics, or Computer Science.
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3+ years of hands-on experience in working on 3D face or body capture system engineering, game character animation, or photo-real CG content creation workflow in games, film or other entertainment industries.
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Excellent communication skills.
Benefits:
SCA offers fixed term temporary employees (scheduled to work 30 or more hours a week) the following benefits-
What we offer you:
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Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents
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Employee assistance plan
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Access to a Wellness Program
Other Programs:
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Time off to include paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
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A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
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Special discounts on Sony products
Working Conditions:
Full-time: Fixed term for one year onsite.
Salary : $85-95K
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