Job Posting Title:
Lead Motion EditorReq ID:
10148825Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities
(Key duties or essential priorities for fulfilling the job’s purpose)
Responsible for transferring motion from a Hierarchy to another (Retargeting) independently and proficiently
Adhering to the performance of the actors/actresses and improving/adjusting it in a non-destructive way, leading to the highest quality of work
Adjusting interaction and contacts between characters/props/environment/terrain
Improving the performance by adding fingers/toe/tail animation and body adjustments that includes enhancing posture, gesture and weight
Blending of motions. Having a good eye and a good understanding of this workflow to create fluid, believable transitions between distinct animation clips
Support and mentor more junior members of the team, troubleshooting, teaching techniques and pushing the quality and standard.
Education / Experience:
Computer Science, Computer Visualisation or Computer Animation degree or equivalent experience
Previous experience using MotionBuilder,Blender, Nuance and/or Maya with motion-captured performances
Proven experience in high end film VFX and an up to date showreel.
Required Skills / Competencies:
Great understanding of retargeting techniques
Great understanding of the principles of animation
Great attention to detail and communication skills.
Proactive in problem solving, with a keen eye to catch, analyze and identify technical issues
Sharp eyes for motion, timing and posture.
Background in using Maya,Blender,Nuance and/or Motion Builder
Background in using Linux and Vicon Shogun Post is a plus.
Excellent collaborative skills
Eagerness to learn and develop
Capable of mentoring more junior team members
Preferred Skills / Competencies:
Strong Experience with Mocap animation
Maya Experience
Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge about Retargeting and Blending techniques.
Job Posting Segment:
ILM MumbaiJob Posting Primary Business:
ILM MumbaiPrimary Job Posting Category:
Motion Capture - Studios, VFX Editing - StudiosEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Mumbai, IndiaAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-04-16Skills Required
- Computer Science, Computer Visualisation or Computer Animation degree or equivalent experience
- Previous experience using MotionBuilder, Blender, Nuance and/or Maya with motion-captured performances
- Proven experience in high end film VFX and an up to date showreel
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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