Pipeline ATD

1 Month ago • Upto 2 Years • Technical Art

About the job

Job Description

As a Pipeline Assistant Technical Director (ATD) you will perform a variety of tasks to assist the Pipeline Technical Directors (PipelineTDs) 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 PipelineTDs to provide face-to-face support for artists. 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. 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.
Must have:
  • Experience with Linux
  • Good knowledge of Maya
  • Good Python scripting skills
Good 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
Not hearing back from companies?
Unlock the secrets to a successful job application and accelerate your journey to your next opportunity.

Description

Position at DNEG

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 Negatives 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).

View Full Job Description

Add your resume

80%

Upload your resume, increase your shortlisting chances by 80%

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.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Hybrid)

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by DNEG

Similar Jobs

The Walt Disney Company - Lead Creature Technical Director

The Walt Disney Company, Canada (On-Site)

Seedify - Technical Animator

Seedify, Vietnam (Remote)

Atomic Cartoons - CG Texturing Artist (3 Month Contract)

Atomic Cartoons, Canada (Hybrid)

Beamdog - Intermediate Lighting Artist

Beamdog, Canada (Remote)

CD PROJEKT RED - Expert VFX Artist

CD PROJEKT RED, United States (Hybrid)

Sledgehammer Games - Senior Technical Artist – Sledgehammer Games

Sledgehammer Games, Canada (On-Site)

Tencent - Technical Director

Tencent, United States (On-Site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Romero Games - Senior Props Artist

Romero Games, Ireland (Remote)

Activision - 2025 US Summer Internship - Animation

Activision, United States (On-Site)

ZeniMax Media - Animator (Creatures)

ZeniMax Media, United States (On-Site)

Teamis - Graphics Programmer H/F

Teamis, France (On-Site)

C S Direkt Events and Exhibitions   - 3D Generalist

C S Direkt Events and Exhibitions , India (On-Site)

Keywords Studios (Player Support) - Technical Artists - 2025 Opportunities

Keywords Studios (Player Support), China (Hybrid)

Sperasoft - Senior 3D Artist

Sperasoft, Poland (On-Site)

IO Interactive - Senior Character Artist

IO Interactive, Sweden (Hybrid)

Ingenuity Studios, LLC - CG Lead

Ingenuity Studios, LLC, Canada (Remote)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Rockstar Games - NOC Engineer

Rockstar Games, India (On-Site)

Salesforce - Software Engineering Architect

Salesforce, India (On-Site)

Skillsoft - Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Skillsoft, India (On-Site)

Publicis Groupe - Talent Acquisition Executive

Publicis Groupe, India (On_site)

Harmonic - Sr. SW Automation Engineer

Harmonic, India (Hybrid)

Hogarth - Senior QA Tester

Hogarth, India (Hybrid)

Assystems - Team Leader- Bagalkot

Assystems, India (On-Site)

Granicus - Senior Financial Analyst

Granicus, India (Hybrid)

Ajmera Infotech - Senior  Mobile Developer - Android

Ajmera Infotech, India (On-Site)

Eleven Labs - Sales Development Representative - India

Eleven Labs, India (Remote)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Technical Art Jobs

1047 Games - Lead Technical Artist

1047 Games, (Remote)

PlayStation Global - Lead Programmer

PlayStation Global, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Blizzard Entertainment - 2025 US Summer Internship - VFX

Blizzard Entertainment, United States (On-Site)

Paradox Interactive - Technical Animator (Contractor) - Unannounced Game

Paradox Interactive, Sweden (Remote)

Scopely - Art Producer

Scopely, India (Hybrid)

Amber - Technical Artist(Project Based)

Amber, Brazil (On-Site)

Larian Studios - VFX Director | Directeur Effets Visuels VFX

Larian Studios, Canada (On-Site)

PlaySimple Games - Associate Technical Artist(Unity)

PlaySimple Games, India (On-Site)

BOT VFX - FX Artist

BOT VFX, India (On-Site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded