Digital Media Capture Manager - Long Island

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Games is seeking a Digital Media Capture Manager to oversee our media capture operations at our state-of-the art performance capture facility in Bethpage, Long Island. The Digital Media Capture Manager will work side by side with our performance capture management team to capture and create the world’s best video game character animations.

This role will manage the team that maintains and operates our proprietary AV capture systems and be a key component to the success of our fast-paced productions.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s performance capture studio in Bethpage, Long Island. 

WHAT WE DO

• The Rockstar Games Performance Capture team collaborates with animators, directors, and artists from around the world to produce the significant range of character animations required for our games.
• We use innovative technology to inform and capture our actors' movement, facial, and audio data to develop photo realistic content in our games.
• We fabricate sets, customize hardware, develop props, and use every tool possible to achieve the highest standards for our shoots.
• We work with motion-captured camera rigs and animated virtual cameras to build camera movements and angles that are grounded in the real world.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise teams across multiple studio locations during various production shoots, including Performance Capture and ADR/Voiceover work.
• Schedule team coverage for any production needs across stages and remote locations.
• Facilitate training of new Capture Technicians.
• Perform managerial duties such as 1:1s, prepping and presenting annual performance reviews, approving timesheets, and approving expense reports.
• Quickly identify problems and provide solutions to help keep our systems and equipment operational in real time.
• Review and approve plans for equipment maintenance and supplies replenishment.
• Support inter-departmental workflows to keep up with the pace and demands of production.
• Developing professional relationships with key stakeholders inside and outside our department.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years experience working in motion capture technology or as part of a motion capture animation pipeline.
• 5+ years experience in team management.
• Established leadership skills with track record of building and leveling up strong team members.
• Experience using both still and video cameras, including knowledge of motion capture head mounted cameras.
• Basic understanding of video signals, connectors, and cabling.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to share knowledge, expertise, and standard processes.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and take initiative.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Experience with editing software such as Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.                             

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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