Emerging Technology Technical Director
Job Summary
Job Description
- 5+ years VFX experience
- AI generator experience
- Comfy UI experience
- Real-time engine experience
- Traditional VFX software proficiency
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
8 skills required
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct cutting edge research, with a strong focus on AI
- Quickly create proofs of concept for emerging technologies to evaluate their potential integration into Luma’s pipeline
- Explore and experiment with a wide range of VFX-related technologies and workflows
- Clearly document and communicate findings, progress, and conclusions from research and testing efforts
- Stay up-to-date with cutting-edge developments, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
You Have:
- 5+ years of experience in a VFX, animation, or gaming environment, with a focus on technical direction
- Experience with AI generators and Comfy UI
- Experience with real-time engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and their integration into VFX pipelines
- Experience with traditional VFX software (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Nuke) and rendering technologies
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to translate creative challenges into technical solutions
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
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About The Company
Luma Pictures is a globally renowned independent visual effects studio that builds compelling art and technology with a strong focus on company culture. We formed in 2002 in Venice, CA with the unwavering goal to create standout work with exceptional people.
We expanded to Melbourne, Australia in 2013 and Vancouver, B.C. in 2021. Spanning two continents, Luma continues to grow and evolve to build more beautiful and compelling visual art for those who work for us, and those who work with us. With nearly 300 employees, we’re proud to have worked on over 100 feature films including: Elvis, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Black Panther, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Guardians of the Galaxy; as well as Academy Award-winning films like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Jojo Rabbit, No Country for Old Men, and True Grit.
Over the years, we’ve kept that same hungry mindset and take pride in our creative partnerships. Our motto is simple: work with exceptional people on meaningful things. It’s what started our fire and continues to fuel our engine.
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