Scan Capture Specialist

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

A career at Rockstar Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Games is on the lookout for an energetic Scan Capture Specialist, experienced in face scanning and directing mobile data acquisition sessions, who will be directing shoots at Rockstar's unique performance capture studio, in either Los Angeles, California or Long Island, NY. 

• Direct scan shoots for face and body data acquisition.
• Instruct talents to meet specific performance expectations during scan shoots, including Facial Action Coding System requirements.
• Work alongside other departments in the R&D of various aspects of our pipelines pertaining to scan data like body and facial rigging, animation, and character art.

• Direct all scan shoots for 3D and 4D data acquisition.
• Calibrate and maintain Scan Rigs for optimal performance.
• Liaise with other department's leadership to define requirements for data capture.
• Create training material for talents and to assist QA review process of acquired data.
• Review and produce reports post scan shoots, classify data acquired, and approve final shots to be processed by the computing farm.
• Document and provide feedback on the hardware and software setup, working with our teams to improve scanning processes.
• Innovate and document ways of capturing scans physically and through pipelines.
• Create a comfortable friendly working environment for the talent and team to assist in getting the best performance.

• Proficiency in Facial Action Coding System (FACS).
• Previous experience directing/working with actors.
• Genuine enthusiasm for facial and body anatomy and motion.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven experience directing scan shoots for 3D static poses and 4D sequences.
• General knowledge of 3D asset creation pipelines for games or films.
• Experience operating multi camera scan rig 3D/4D.
• Proven knowledge of DSLR and or machine vision cameras.
• Proven knowledge of Photogrammetry.
• Have technical knowledge of the anatomy of various types of scan rigs.
• Experience in correctly exposing, framing and lighting subjects for scanning.

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

• Certification as proficient Facial Action Coding System (FACS) coder.
• In-depth familiarity of Rockstar products.
• Experience using multicam software CaptureGRID/Breeze.
• Experience using photogrammetry software Metashape/RC.
• Experience setting up a face/body scan rig.
• Quick problem solving of technical and physical issues.
• Experience teaching/training.
• Experience in NeRFs, Lidar and other forms of 3D Capture.

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 contact the Human Resources Department.                                   

** For those based in Toronto, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants and employees as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar, and consistent with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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.