Demo

Production Assistant

Lightspeed Studios
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Business Unit

LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.

What the Role Entails

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Motion Capture Production Assistant to join our in-house team and help create world-class performance capture on a new and exciting open-world AAA game. We are seeking someone who will bring passion to the role, collaborating closely with the motion capture and other disciplinary teams, to help create outstanding performances. Below is an outline of responsibilities and some of the qualities we look for in the ideal teammate.

Responsibilities :

  • Assist in all aspects of the production experience at the Motion Capture Studio, tying together any loose ends to achieve a smooth production. This is a very proactive position, in need of someone who will seek out the little things that need to be done.
  • Keep all studio supplies well-stocked, including but not limited to snacks, drinks, office supplies, medical supplies, etc. and maintaining purchase list when things are needed.
  • Catering : Ordering breakfast and lunch for shoot days, understanding all dietary restrictions, and setting up food as it arrives.
  • Shoot day support to production teams including preparing and managing scripts and shotlists, catering, talent and external vendor support and paperwork, camera placement, stage hand work, misc. administrative work and greeting / directing visitors as they arrive.
  • Coordinate pre-production and post-production activities, keeping thorough notes to distribute after meetings, and assisting with meeting creation when necessary.
  • Collaborate with producer (and animation teams if necessary) to collect all necessary information for shoots. This includes creating call sheets for the shoot, setting up calendar invites, confirming that the proper character rigs, props, environments, etc. for shoots are correct in Shotgrid, and helping manage logistics and timelines.
  • Light finance tracking : Track department expenditures and assist in budget monitoring, assist in purchase orders if necessary.
  • Assist the Motion Capture Producer in schedules, tracking of tasks and progress, to meet milestones and deadlines. Weekly communication to security of Guest list for upcoming week, sending out weekly role sheet, and updating department blog.
  • Motion Capture assistance including markering actors, assisting talent to various prep areas, and taking production notes during a shoot. Stage maintenance and organization, including laundry.
  • High interest and eagerness in assisting and / or learning the Mocap pipeline : additional skills preferred may include workshop experience, experience in 3d software, previous experience in Motion Capture, Film, TV or video games, and / or coding knowledge.

Who We Look For

  • Minimum 1 years of experience in video games, television, film or other related industry, motion capture experience a plus.
  • The ideal candidate will be highly organized, an exceptional communicator (written and verbal) and very proactive in their duties, with strong initiative.
  • Detail oriented with creative problem-solving skills, ability to juggle many small tasks effectively.
  • Previous live production experience, an understanding of asset management and project management a plus.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard processes, protocols, and best practices related to motion capture, animation, and visual effects.
  • Willingness to learn, contribute and adapt to new processes and procedures.
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues, think critically, and find solutions efficiently during motion capture sessions.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborate with production and motion capture teams, and communicate clearly and concisely with performers and other production personnel.
  • Proven ability to work efficiently and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.
  • Eagerness to learn new software tools and technologies related to motion capture production.
  • Experience in Google suite, Confluence, Jira and Shotgrid a plus
  • Additional skills such as workshop experience, 3d software, coding, etc. are highly preferred.
  • Believe in collaboration, integrity, creativity and proactivity.
  • Location State(s)

    California

    The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $33.0 to $68.5 per hour. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered.

    Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

    As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

    Salary : $33 - $69

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Production Assistant?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Production Assistant career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $41,382 - $54,102
    Income Estimation: 
    $78,444 - $113,821
    Income Estimation: 
    $101,074 - $145,513
    Income Estimation: 
    $41,382 - $54,102
    Income Estimation: 
    $78,444 - $113,821
    Income Estimation: 
    $101,074 - $145,513
    Income Estimation: 
    $67,850 - $89,268
    Income Estimation: 
    $101,074 - $145,513
    Income Estimation: 
    $101,074 - $145,513
    Income Estimation: 
    $155,094 - $219,530
    Income Estimation: 
    $57,496 - $75,757
    Income Estimation: 
    $67,850 - $89,268
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Lightspeed Studios

    Lightspeed Studios
    Hired Organization Address Irvine, CA Full Time
    About the Hiring Team Welcome to Lightspeed LA, the first U.S.-based, AAA game development studio for Tencent Games. Lig...
    Lightspeed Studios
    Hired Organization Address San Francisco, CA Full Time
    Our Mission : Powering Innovation That Drives Human AdvancementWhen visionary companies need to know how their world-cha...
    Lightspeed Studios
    Hired Organization Address Irvine, CA Full Time
    Responsibilities : Lightspeed LA is looking for a talented producer to help us make Last Sentinel. We are an experienced...
    Lightspeed Studios
    Hired Organization Address Irvine, CA Full Time
    Senior Gameplay Animator III page is loaded Senior Gameplay Animator III Apply remote type Onsite locations US-Irvine ti...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Production Assistant jobs in the Los Angeles, CA area that may be a better fit.

    Part-Time Assistant for Kids' Content Creation

    LA MULTI MEDIAS PRODUCTION, Burbank, CA

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!