Technical Animator
VSP - Black Diamond Media & Production Pvt. Ltd. · New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Technical Animator – Motion Capture (MoCap) & Unreal Engine
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The ideal candidate must have extensive hands-on experience in MoCap data processing, animation retargeting, character integration, and real-time animation workflows using Unreal Engine 5.Strictly looking for immediate joiners only. Candidates serving a notice period or unable to join immediately should not apply.Key Responsibilities* Manage the complete Motion Capture pipeline, from raw data processing to final animation integration in Unreal Engine.* Clean, refine, and troubleshoot MoCap data to ensure smooth, natural, and production-ready character movement.* Perform skeleton mapping, character retargeting, root motion setup, and animation refinement.* Work extensively with Unreal Engine 5 animation systems, including IK Rig, IK Retargeter, Control Rig, Animation Blueprints, State Machines, Blend Spaces, and Sequencer.* Identify and resolve animation issues such as foot sliding, jitter, incorrect bone mapping, and unnatural character movement.* Integrate MoCap animations with character rigs and maintain consistency across different characters and sequences.* Optimise animation assets and workflows for real-time rendering and production efficiency.* Collaborate with animators, rigging artists, technical artists, and the production team to meet creative and technical requirements.* Develop and maintain efficient workflows for high-quality 3D animation and cinematic production.Required Skills & Qualifications* Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in technical animation, Motion Capture, and Unreal Engine workflows.* Extensive practical knowledge of Motion Capture data processing, cleanup, retargeting, and troubleshooting.* Strong command of Unreal Engine 5 and its animation pipeline.* Hands-on experience with IK Rig, IK Retargeter, Control Rig, Animation Blueprints, State Machines, Blend Spaces, and Sequencer.* Strong understanding of character skeletons, bone mapping, rigging principles, locomotion, and root motion.* Experience with MotionBuilder, Maya, or equivalent tools for MoCap processing and animation refinement.* Ability to identify and resolve complex technical animation issues independently.* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a production environment.Preferred Skills* Experience with MetaHuman, Live Link, and real-time character animation.* Knowledge of optical or inertial MoCap systems and facial motion capture.* Familiarity with Python scripting and animation pipeline automation.* Experience in 3D animated series, cinematic production, or game animation pipelines.* Knowledge of version-control systems such as Perforce.Salary & Benefits* Salary: Up to ₹70,000 per month, depending on experience and technical expertise.* Opportunity to work on high-quality 3D animated productions.* Collaborative environment focused on advanced animation technologies and real-time workflows.How to ApplyInterested candidates can share their updated CV and portfolio/showreel at:Email: hr@blackdiamonds.co.inSubject Line: Application – Technical Animator (MoCap & Unreal Engine)Important Hiring Criteria5+ years of relevant experience | Strong MoCap + Unreal Engine expertise | Immediate joiner onlyCandidates serving a notice period or unable to join immediately will not be considered.