CG Technician

Advanced Systems Group LLC. is seeking an experienced CG Technician to join our team.
 
Please note: this role is for a 6-month contract and reports on-site to our client's office in Santa Monica, CA.

This contract role supports our client's Global Studio Services team that produces, films, edits video
projects, and creates 3D assets with multiple internal teams. If you’re kind, smart, creative, love technology and want to make an impact in entertainment and tech, this job is for you.

What you’ll do

● Support Motion Capture recording (.FBX file creation)
● Create 3D assets (modeling, rigging, motion capture, etc)
● Collaborate with other teams around innovation in the 3D space
● Translate assets into formats compatible with company products (Lenses, Bitmoji, etc)
● Assist in the 3D asset clean up process with motion capture data (.FBX files)
● Maintain and organize records and files
● Communicate effectively with colleagues and management
● Create Lenses in the Lens Studio app
● Create environments in Unreal
● Support live AR Production
● Troubleshooting and support of Motion Capture Technology (Movella Xsens, Manus,
Rokoko)
● Build efficiencies around bulk asset creation and clean up
● Simple video editing in Adobe Premiere

Minimum Qualifications

● Role is full-time, in-person, in Santa Monica, CA
● Has reliable transportation to and from work
● Familiarity with aspects of video production, pre-production, and/or post-production
● Previous work experience with a production company, studio or student film projects
● Confident with Mac OS and Windows systems
● Ability to adapt quickly to changes in workflow and technology
● Proficient in Maya, Blender, and Unreal Engine
● Familiar with Google Suite applications (Drive, Sheets, Slides, Docs, etc.)
● Effective interpersonal and team collaboration skills
● Effective verbal and written communication skills
● Knowledge of media file transferring
● Ability to safely lift and carry equipment weighing 25 lbs or more

Preferred Qualifications

● 2-3 Years professional experience in 3D asset creation and support
● Experience with motion capture
● Experience with Gaussian Splatt
● Experience with Photogrammetry/Videogrammetry
● Experience with working with .fbx files
● Experience working with Python and 3D animation pipelines
● Experience working in a studio environment is a plus

Contract Term

This a 6 month contract role with the potential for an additional 6 month extension. Contract
extensions will be evaluated at the 4 month mark of the initial 6 month contract to determine if an
additional 6 month contract will go forward with the same contract worker.