Pipeline Technical Director
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Position Description
The Pipeline Technical Director develops and maintains software tools, providing front-line support to artists, and general troubleshooting of the CG pipeline in a fast-paced, feature film visual effects production environment. The primary focus is ensuring artist efficiency.
Responsibilities
Develop pipeline and asset management tools to meet immediate, show-directed production demands, ensuring facility-wide consistency as directed by show and technical supervisors.
Help maintain a wide array of existing workflows and scripts
Work closely with engineering teams in testing, and releasing new and modified software systems
Test and validate tools and techniques in production
Act as an on-call resource for show production staff, primarily for complex, urgent problems
Work effectively with artists, production supervisors, and technical staff across studios in San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney and London
Qualifications
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral
At least 2 years relevant production experience in visual effects for film, commercials or television
BA in computer science, or related field; OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining tools for use in computer graphics
Advanced Python scripting required
Experience in one or more of Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Mari, Katana, RenderMan or similar
Good understanding of the entire visual effects process, from shooting to modeling and texturing, animation, rendering and compositing
Who can apply?
You can apply if:
You are a refugee, stateless person or in a situation where you are displaced from your home country
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Deadline to apply: April 25, 2022
About Talent Beyond Boundaries
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