Senior Technical Director

July 27

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About Skydance Media Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences$1. .$1

film • television • interactive • virtual reality • VR

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Description

• TDs are embedded within the productions to closely collaborate and support the artists and production management. • Partners with artists and other engineers to iterate, debug, document, and refine tools and processes for feature film production. • Acts as the first support line to solve day-to-day problems artists may encounter. • Reports to the TD Supervisor on the status of technical development projects, tool performance, production operations and support statuses. • Continually examines production’s user experiences, satisfaction, and level of understanding to identify areas of improvement to the production pipelines. • Keeps up on current artistic methodologies and on technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment. • Works together with the team providing them with support, guidance and instruction in areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth. • Follows the Supervisor’s and Lead's guidance. • Strong project management skills; being self-motivated, organized, resourceful and prudent, supported with excellent communication skills. • Works together within the TD team, sharing ideas, support, guidance and instruction to the more junior members of the team.

Requirements

• 5+ years in VFX or animation industries. • 3+ years in the animation industry. • BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience • Deep understanding of the 3D animated film production pipelines, and workflows (artistic and technical). • Expert in Python. • Experience building tools for the following software: Maya, Houdini, and Nuke. • Experience in Linux and Windows operating systems. • Experience in C++ is a plus. • Experience working with version control systems (Git). • Experience with Renderman and Arnold is a plus. • Ability to document digital processes and Technical Solutions. • Practical knowledge in continuous delivery and agile methodologies. • Applies innovative processes and techniques by bringing new ideas or solutions. • High English level desirable. • Spanish desirable.