23 of 23 Permanent Motion Capture Jobs in the UK

StageCraft Motion Capture Technical Director

Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
StageCraft Motion Capture Technical Director Industrial Light & Magic London, EN About Under the direction of the StageCraft Motion Capture Supervisor, the Mocap TD will operate and support the motion capture system throughout virtual production shoots and during mocap data processing. StageCraft Motion Capture Technical Director Role Type Full-time Requirements On-set/Post experience working with Vicon or other optical motion capture systems On-set/Post experience working with inertial motion capture systems (Xsens) Proven experience in motion capture for film, television, and games ...

Senior FPGA Design Engineer – Motion Capture Innovator

Location
Yarnton, England, United Kingdom
Vicon Motion Systems Ltd. in Yarnton, Oxfordshire, is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to join the Vicon Hardware team. You will contribute to cutting-edge motion capture hardware, reporting to the Lead Hardware Development Engineer. You will design and verify FPGA code, ensure timing closure, work with … cross-discipline engineers, and support manufacturing from early studies to post-release. Join a world‐leading motion capture innovator with a strong legacy in films, sports and biomechanics, #J-18808-Ljbffr ...

Lead Mechatronics and Systems Engineer - Preclinical Research

Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
site · May require occasional travel Compensation: £65–85k/year, in accordance with experience The Role We are building integrated human and non-human motion-capture and neurophysiological recording systems for both controlled lab studies and naturalistic, in-the-wild data collection. We are looking for an experienced … researcher engineer that is hands-on to own the London capture site across both lab and field settings: set up and run the hardware, import and enforce best-practice capture protocols, and ensure every session executes reliably and reproducibly. This is an operational role: you'll take defined ...

Product Manager - Preclinical Device

Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
next generation of brain models. We operate two recording platforms: a preclinical ethological monitoring system integrated with behaviour and neural data and a human motion-capture and neurophysiology platform. We are a small, fast-moving team where hardware, neuroscience, and ML sit in the same room. The Role … building integrated human motion-capture and neurophysiological recording systems for both controlled lab studies and naturalistic, in-the-wild data collection. Today we have working prototypes. We need someone to turn them into products - reproducible, manufacturable, remotely updatable systems that can be deployed at scale and maintained without ...

Senior FPGA Engineer

Location
Yarnton, England, United Kingdom
very cutting edge of technology? Want to join Vicon, an Academy Award®-winning company, and the world’s largest supplier of precision motion capture and tracking systems? Vicon is the world leader in motion capture technology, developing high performance software and hardware products for the entertainment … team creating industry leading hardware products. Key Responsibilities Design and verification of FPGA code for a range of hardware products including high-speed motion capture and video cameras, calibration devices and synchronisation and networking equipment. Ensure all FPGA designs achieve required level of timing closure and functional performance ...

CAMERA Innovation and Commercial Services Manager

Location
Bath, England, United Kingdom
Commercial Services Manager Department Core Research Facilities Salary Starting from £47,389, rising to £56,535 CAMERA specialises in supporting research into the capture and portrayal of motion, bringing together work that can be applied across disciplines; in the creative industries, injury prevention, rehabilitation, biomechanics, sports performance, psychology … more. CAMERA’s state-of-the-art studios include a virtual production stage, a motion capture volume, photogrammetry body and face rig as well as virtual reality and 3D scanning equipment. We are seeking a highly engaging and enthusiastic business engagement lead with specialist knowledge of motion ...

Robotics Engineer

Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
feedback loops, recovery flows, and workflows that reduce cognitive load and improve operator confidence. Integrate input devices such as VR controllers, gloves, haptic devices, motion capture systems, and custom operator stations into the robot software stack. Translate noisy, high-frequency human input into smooth, stable, physically feasible robot … testing, logging, observability, performance tuning, and tools that remain usable under pressure. Strong debugging skills across the stack, from operator input devices to robot motion, sensors, networking, and hardware behavior. Comfort iterating quickly on real robots, learning from operator feedback, and turning prototypes into robust capabilities. Clear communication ...

Motion Capture Tech Director — Real-Time Virtual Production

Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Industrial Light & Magic is seeking a StageCraft Motion Capture Technical Director in London to operate and support the mocap system across shoots and data processing. The role requires hands-on expertise with real-time tools and a strong eye for human movement. On-site, full-time position. ...

Super Spline Studios hiring Lead 3D Games Animator

Location
United Kingdom
clients Manage animation priorities across multiple concurrent projects Implement animations directly into game engines Work with animation state machines and runtime behavior systems Coordinate motion capture planning and shoot direction when required Support technical animation workflows including rigging and skinning integration Applicants should demonstrate strong professional experience … considered advantageous Proven ability to manage animation schedules and production deliverables Technical Skills Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in: Gameplay animation systems Animation state machines Motion capture workflows Rigging and skinning fundamentals Experience with the following engines is preferred: Applicants must demonstrate strong creative animation capability across multiple styles ...

Motion Editor

Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Motion Editor's main responsibility will be to retarget and edit the body motion of realistic motion-capture-based performances in a non-destructive way. We also seek candidates who have a good eye and an understanding of motion blending to create fluid, believable transitions. … quadrupeds when required. The ideal person for this role thrives in a collaborative environment and consistently strives to deliver animations to high-quality standards. Motion Editor Role Type Full-time Requirements Proven experience in the high end film VFX or video game industry, along with an up-to-date ...

Software Control Teleoperation Engineer

Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
teleoperation for humanoid robots. You will design and implement real-time communication and visualization software that connects human operators to robots through VR headsets, motion tracking systems, and wireless video streaming - enabling fluid, natural, and data-rich human-robot interaction. The role combines immersive VR development , wireless networking … humans to intuitively control robots while generating valuable learning data. What You’ll Do Develop immersive VR control experiences using head-mounted displays (HMDs) , motion-tracked controllers, and full-body capture systems. Architect and implement ultra-low-latency wireless communication pipelines for synchronized video, depth, and motion ...

Lecturer in Digital and Immersive Storytelling

Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
meeting of real-time 3D and AI-assisted production.Your practice might involve Unreal Engine, Unity, VR/AR development environments, 360-degree capture, spatial audio or motion capture, developed through professional experience, independent practice or research. We are especially interested in candidates who can situate that work ...

Lead Motion-Capture & Systems Engineer - Lab & Field Ops

Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Netholabs Ltd. is seeking an experienced researcher engineer to own the London capture site, running lab and field sessions with standardized protocols. You will set up hardware, ensure reproducible capture, and maintain clear documentation, enabling scalable, reliable data collection. The role is hands-on and operational, focusing ...

Hiring for Lead Technical Animator at Hangar 13

Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Czech Republic), Prague (Czech Republic), or Brighton (UK) Salary Range Competitive/Negotiable based on AAA Lead experience Core Technology Unreal Engine (Animation Blueprints, Motion Matching, Control Rig) Reporting To Associate Director of Technical Animation Who We Are: The Hangar 13 Philosophy At Hangar 13, we don’t just … heavy tread of a protagonist in a rain-slicked alley or the subtle shift in weight during a high-stakes shootout, we believe that motion is the key to immersion. Joining Hangar 13 means joining a global team that values diversity, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence. ...

Principal Technical Animator

Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
scalability, performance, and seamless integration across complex real‐time systems. Drive R&D initiatives to evaluate and implement cutting‐edge animation technologies (e.g., advanced Motion Matching, machine learning/AI animation, next‐gen physics). Partner with Engineering and Tech Animation leadership to implement project‐wide animation roadmaps … experience architecting and integrating gameplay animation systems for AAA titles using Unreal Engine. Master‐level expertise in Unreal Engine’s animation suite (Anim Blueprints, Motion Matching, Control Rig, State Machines, and Sequencer). Deep technical understanding of low‐level animation concepts, including runtime optimisation, memory management, and threading ...

Gameplay Animator

Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
fidelity paired animations, such as enemy executions. Specific expertise in Unreal Engine implementation, and knowledge of tools/techniques such as Control Rig, Sequencer, Motion Matching, IK and Blend Spaces. Familiar working with motion capture data to enhance and refine animations and experience executing mocap shoots. Skills ...

Rebellion is hiring Lead Animator, Oxford

Location
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
This is a leadership role designed for an artist who thrives on setting high standards, mentoring talent, and integrating world-class character and creature motion into cutting-edge game engines. Job Overview: Lead Animator Category Details Company Name Rebellion Position Title Lead Animator Department Art & Animation Locations Oxford, Warwick … pipelines. In-Game Execution: Create high-fidelity animations (locomotion, combat, and behaviors) that serve as a reference for the entire studio. Mocap Management: Oversee motion capture pipelines—from planning and directing shoots to the final cleanup and polish of data. C. Production & Visibility Project Tracking: Partner with ...

Senior Technical Animator

Location
Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom
tool creation, and bring valuable experience in C# and Unity Editor scripting to enhance our engine‐side workflows. You are also a veteran of Motion Capture processes and are comfortable navigating source control environments like Perforce to keep development organised and secure. Beyond your scripting and rigging prowess ...

Snr FPGA Engineer

Location
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
team creating industry leading hardware products. Key Responsibilities Design and verification of FPGA code for a range of hardware products including high-speed motion capture and video cameras, calibration devices and synchronisation and networking equipment. Ensure all FPGA designs achieve required level of timing closure and functional performance ...

Lead Animator – Join The Rebellion

Location
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Knowledge Desirable (A Plus) Animation Fundamentals Strong understanding of core animation principles for creature and viewport motions (locomotion, combat, behaviors). Experience with motion capture pipelines (planning, directing, cleaning, polishing). Technical Mastery Mastery of Maya and Blender ; solid knowledge of game-engine animation systems. Strong collaborative history ...

Lead AV & Production Systems Engineer

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
industry. What does our Lead AV & Production Systems Engineer do? Own the AV environment end-to-end across all spaces, including live event stages, motion capture facilities, multi-set production environments, immersive audio and mix rooms, briefing suites, and conferencing spaces Perform daily operational checks across ...

Strategic AV & Production Systems Lead

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester seeks a Lead AV & Production Systems Engineer to own the AV environment end-to-end across live event stages, motion capture facilities, and conference spaces. You will triage faults daily and manage installs with external contractors to professional standards. Applicants should have ...

Senior AV & Live Production Systems Lead

Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Manchester is seeking a Lead AV & Production Systems Engineer to own our audio-visual environment end-to-end. You will oversee live events, motion capture spaces, multi-set productions, immersive audio, and broadcast workflows to a professional standard. You will coordinate AV vendors, manage complex audio/video ...