FACS Director - Long Island

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

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar Games is looking for an experienced and passionate FACS Director to join the team to help develop and support our titles. 

This role will also involve the research and development of new technology for future titles as well as improving existing technology and tools. 

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s performance capture studio in Bethpage, Long Island. 

WHAT WE DO

• We produce high quality scans with detailed meshes and excellent texture qualities.
• We support art pipelines; including environment, characters and props.
• We work with Technical Artists to maintain and improve our proprietary scan tools.
• We bring innovation to art pipelines through planning and delivering workable solutions.
• We collaborate with other departments such as Tools and Code (engine) teams to improve our workflows.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with art directors and artists to understand their requests.
• FACS Direct all scan shoots for 3D and 4D data acquisition.
• Deliver relevant high-quality scans and assets for game development.
• Provide input in tools development and improve pipelines to ensure the best results from our production workflows and processes.
• Work with the team organizing, documenting, and maintaining workflows and processes used through the photogrammetry pipeline.
• Discuss and plan possible scan locations with Art Team, both local and international.
• Calibrate, operate, refine, and maintain proprietary scan equipment.
• Support and help create production tools used in new pipelines and future tech.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise in FACS.
• Meaningful experience in the photogrammetry field including directing scan shoots for 3D static poses and 4D sequences.
• Experience with one or more photogrammetry programs (e.g. Metashape, RealityCapture, etc).
• A demo reel and online portfolio demonstrating exceptional skills photographing, processing, and finishing scans from various fields.
• A full understanding of camera hardware and lighting.
• Previous experience directing/working with actors.
• Experience with Python 2.x/ 3.x, standalone or within the context of a relevant content creation package.
• Flexibility to travel and have a driver’s license.
• Strong communication, self-management, and organizational skills.

PLUSES

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

• Drone flying experience and qualifications.
• Knowledge of development software (Houdini, Substance, Zbrush, 3D Max, Maya, Photoshop, etc).
• Experience with multi node capture rigs.
• Knowledge of PBR workflows.
• Experience in game art production.
• Experience using game engines (e.g. Unreal, Unity or proprietary tech).
• Professional experience as an Artist or Animator in games.
• Experience with PyQt or PYSide.

HOW TO APPLY

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 notify your recruiter during the interview process.

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.

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The pay range for this position in New York State (inclusive of New York City) at the start of employment is expected to be between the range below\* per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

\*NY Base Pay Range

$120,000—$150,000 USD