Pipeline Assistant Technical Director (Feature Animation)
Job Summary
Job Description
As a Pipeline Assistant Technical Director (ATD), you'll assist Pipeline TDs in ensuring smooth operation of tools, software, and workflows for VFX and feature animation projects. Responsibilities include providing technical support to artists, monitoring render farms and file transfers, contributing to software testing, and developing Python tools and scripts. Excellent communication skills are crucial for bridging the gap between technical developers and artists. This entry-level position offers valuable experience in the visual effects industry, with opportunities for advancement within DNEG's Pipeline group.
Must have:
- Experience with Linux
- Good knowledge of Maya
- Good Python scripting skills
Good to have:
- Previous VFX/Games experience
- Experience with Houdini, Katana, Nuke, or Clarisse
- Degree in Computer Science/Graphics
7 skills required
Job Details
Description
En tant qu'Assistant Technical Director (ATD) Pipeline, vous effectuerez une variété de tâches pour assister les Pipeline Technical Directors (Pipeline TDs) afin d’assurer le bon fonctionnement des outils, logiciels et workflows utilisés sur nos projets primés en VFX et en animation de longs métrages.
Vous travaillerez en étroite collaboration avec les Pipeline TDs pour offrir un support direct aux artistes.
Vous travaillerez en étroite collaboration avec les Pipeline TDs pour offrir un support direct aux artistes.
Nos talentueux ATDs sont très techniques et ont un fort appétit pour l’innovation. Vous serez régulièrement amené à :
- Fournir des conseils techniques et un support aux artistes
- Surveiller la ferme de rendu, l'utilisation des disques et les transferts de fichiers entre nos différents sites
- Contribuer aux tests et aux retours sur les nouvelles versions logicielles développées par l'équipe R&D
- Concevoir et développer des outils et scripts Python pour les projets
En plus d’apprendre rapidement sur le terrain et de faire preuve d’initiative pour accomplir des tâches techniques lorsque nécessaire, vous devrez être un excellent communicateur : votre capacité à transmettre clairement et précisément les problèmes entre les développeurs techniques et les artistes non techniques sera essentielle pour réussir dans ce rôle.
Il s'agit d'une excellente opportunité pour développer vos compétences techniques dans un poste d'entrée de gamme et acquérir une expérience précieuse dans l'industrie des effets visuels. Vous serez exposé à toutes les étapes de notre pipeline et participerez à la production de travaux VFX et d'animation d'exception, allant des superproductions cinématographiques aux séries télévisées.
Ce poste offre de belles perspectives d'évolution au sein du département Pipeline de Double Negative, avec des opportunités futures en tant que Pipeline TD, Pipeline Supervisor, et dans différentes spécialités et départements de l'entreprise.
Compétences requises :
- Expérience avec Linux
- Bonne connaissance de Maya
- Bonnes compétences en script Python
Atouts :
- Expérience professionnelle préalable dans les effets visuels, le jeu vidéo ou une industrie connexe
- Expérience avec différents logiciels DCC tels que Houdini, Katana, Nuke ou Clarisse
- Diplôme en informatique, en infographie ou dans un domaine connexe
Nous ne serions pas capables de produire un travail primé sans notre département Production Technology, qui s'engage à favoriser un environnement de travail inclusif, diversifié et stimulant. Nos technical directors viennent d'horizons variés et de nombreux pays, travaillant à travers le monde à la pointe de la technologie dans l'industrie.
ENGLISH :
As a Pipeline Assistant Technical Director (ATD) you will perform a variety of tasks to assist the Pipeline Technical Directors (Pipeline TDs) to ensure the smooth running of the tools, software and workflows used on our award-winning VFX and Feature Animation shows. You will be working closely with the Pipeline TDs to provide face-to-face support for artists.
Our talented ATDs are highly technical and have an appetite for innovation. You will be regularly required to:
• provide technical advice and support for artists
• monitor render farm, disk usage and file transfers between sites
• contribute to testing and feedback for software releases from the R&D team
• design and write Python tools and scripts for shows to use
As well as being able to learn quickly on the job and use your aptitude for initiative to take on technical tasks when required, you will need to be an excellent communicator - your ability to accurately and succinctly communicate problems between technical developers and non-technical artists will help you thrive in this role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your technical skills in an entry-level position and gain experience in the Visual Effects industry. You will be exposed to every step of our pipeline and will be involved in the production of exceptional VFX and animation work on projects ranging from blockbuster epics to television dramas.
This role opens up opportunities to progress through Double Negative’s Pipeline group as a Pipeline TD and Pipeline Supervisor, with potential opportunities in different specialisms and departments across the company.
Must Have
• Experience with Linux
• Good knowledge of Maya
• Good Python scripting skills
Nice to Have
• Previous work experience in Visual Effects, Games or another related industry
• Experience with a variety of DCC packages such as Houdini, Katana, Nuke or Clarisse
• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics or related field
We would not be able to produce award-winning work without our Production Technology department, which is committed to nurturing an inclusive, diverse and exciting workplace. Our technical directors have a variety of backgrounds and originate from a number of different countries, working across the globe at the forefront of technology in the industry.
About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film,
television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people
with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles,
Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali,
Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).
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About The Company
DNEG is a world-leading visual entertainment services company for the creation of feature film, television, and multiplatform content, with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company seven Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA, Primetime EMMY® Awards and VES Awards for its high-quality VFX work.
Visit www.dneg.com for DNEG’s current and upcoming projects on behalf of Hollywood and global studio and production company.
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