Motion Capture Production Assistant – Temporary in CA by 2K

Who We Are

We are 2K Mocap - a lean, efficient Motion Capture Studio that produces mocap, audio, and video assets for our developers and clients! We take great pride in our ability to capture, clean, solve, retarget, and deliver truly remarkable amounts of data at the highest quality. We love the art and technology of motion capture, the structure of film production, and work together as a team of true collaborators!

Situated in Petaluma, CA is our top-secret facility. Behind these low ego walls perform the greatest athletes in the NBA and WWE, as well as actors from across all media platforms for 2K’s AAA projects. Servicing some of the top talents in the world, it’s important to us that each person who comes in feels encouraged, well attended to, and comfortable. Anyone who has worked here would certainly attest to the inviting atmosphere and fun new challenges every single day brings. We foster an environment based on honesty, integrity, and the ability to pick one another up. Succeeding together is the source of our strength. Does this sound like something of interest to you?

What We Need

Our Production Assistants are the foot soldiers of our studio, performing vital tasks both small and large onset and in the offices. Your duties may involve anything from office administration to crowd control, setting up catering, and troubleshooting call sheets. We are seeking an individual who not only has a passion for film production and video games but who excels in the areas of communication and organization, showing patience under pressure. The work is usually extremely varied and provides a good entry-level role in the video game and entertainment industry.

Job Responsibilities Include
Greet visitors to the studio and lead the check-in process including PicPatching phones, mastering our Envoy system, and providing tours
Coordinate crew contracts and contract storage for the Operations Manager, Payroll, and HR
Handle incoming and outgoing packages and shipments, occasionally acting as a courier
Assist other team members with shoot setups, scene changes, and set teardowns
Supervise audio during shoot days, and be confident calling for quiet onset
Be the point of contact between the stage and offices
Provide administrative support to all mocap’s internal departments
Manage general studio upkeep
Coordinate with caterers and other service providers
Participate in pre-production meetings, taking detailed minutes
Keep the studio in tip-top shape, neat, inviting, and clean
Participate in cross-training with the Post and Stage teams
Use your film experience to act as Camera Operator or Grip on shoot days as needed
Provide assistance to the Lead Producers with scheduling, sending emails, preparing Shoot Reports, and more
Other duties as assigned
Who We Believe Will Be A Great Fit

You love being hands-on. This job requires someone who is well organized; able to maintain several running to-dos lists at one time. They should also be flexible, at the moment, and able to think on their feet. You’re proactive, looking ahead at our shoot schedule and helping to anticipate needs. You should have strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of taking orders, and show tact and deference when vital. You’re also comfortable making genuine connections with people and creating an aura of warmth and geniality. The ideal candidate must be punctual and enthusiastic and understand the importance of taking detailed notes and recording expenditures accurately. They should be level-headed, work calmly and effectively under pressure. Production Assistants must be able to contribute to good working relationships and to create a positive atmosphere on set. They understand that no job is too small, and all work has value when contributing to an incredible product.

Job Requirements
Extensive previous experience as a production assistant on film sets
Friendly, out-going, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good organization abilities, preferably with project coordination experience. Very willing to take on a wide range of tasks and duties
Ability to interact with internal peers and management as well as vendors and clients
Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to prioritize assignments and proactively problem solve in order to anticipate and meet requests
Detail and results-oriented self-starter with disciplined workflow practices. Proactive with follow-up skills and problem-solving
Photoshop and Illustrator skills and knowledge of FTP client programs a plus
Project management software or methodologies experience is also a plus
Video game knowledge is a plus
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
 2K
https://www.projectcasting.com/job/5220-motion-capture-production-assistant--temporary

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