Pipeline ATD

5 Months ago • Upto 2 Years • Technical Art

Job Summary

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

Job Details

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).

Similar Jobs

Fantastic Pixel Castle - Senior 3D Environment Artist

Fantastic Pixel Castle

United States (Remote)
2 Months ago
Activision - Senior FX Artist

Activision

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
1 Month ago
IO Interactive - Technical Artist (VFX-focused)

IO Interactive

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (Hybrid)
5 Days ago
Oculus VR - Senior Tools Engineer - BigBox

Oculus VR

Washington, United States (Remote)
5 Days ago
Netflix - Character FX Artist

Netflix

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Riot Games - Senior Technical Artist (Rendering) - VALORANT, UI/UX

Riot Games

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Meta4 Interactive - Technical Artist

Meta4 Interactive

Québec City, Quebec, Canada (Remote)
6 Days ago
Tencent - Senior Technical Artist

Tencent

Beijing, Beijing, China (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Funcom - VFX Artist - Internship

Funcom

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania (On-Site)
5 Days ago
Ubisoft - Technical Director - Level Design

Ubisoft

Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France (On-Site)
6 Days ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

SKYDANCE - Lead Software Engineer, RenderMan

SKYDANCE

New Jersey, United States (Hybrid)
6 Days ago
Kojima Productions - AI Programmer

Kojima Productions

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Handy Games - Game Artist Internship

Handy Games

Giebelstadt, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Magnopus - Art Director - Multiple Levels

Magnopus

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Sucker Punch Productions - DESIGN - Junior Technical Designer

Sucker Punch Productions

Bellevue, Washington, United States (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Statement VFX - Senior 3D Generalist

Statement VFX

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (On-Site)
10 Months ago
Ubisoft - Senior VFX Artist - Real-Time Cinematics

Ubisoft

Montpellier, Occitanie, France (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Activision - Expert Character Artist

Activision

(Hybrid)
1 Week ago
Chimera entertainment - Art Intern (Mandatory Internship)

Chimera entertainment

Munich, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)
5 Days ago
PlayStation Global - QA Senior Specialist (Contract)

PlayStation Global

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
6 Days ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Nagarro - Staff Engineer, Java

Nagarro

India (Remote)
5 Months ago
Egnyte - Senior Technical Program Manager

Egnyte

India (Remote)
6 Days ago
Morning Star - Senior ServiceNow Engineer

Morning Star

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Hybrid)
6 Months ago
Paytm - Product Management - Senior Product Manager - Recharges & Utilities

Paytm

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India (On-Site)
3 Months ago
CloudHire - Senior Database Engineer

CloudHire

India (Remote)
6 Days ago
Nagarro - Staff Consultant ,SAP Basis

Nagarro

India (Remote)
5 Months ago
Nagarro - Staff Engineer, Frontend AngularJS

Nagarro

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Assystems - BIM Modeler - MEP

Assystems

Hyderabad, Telangana, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Dream Sports - MISE - Sales | Meetings, Incentives & Sporting Experiences (Delhi)

Dream Sports

Delhi, India (On-Site)
5 Days ago
Visa - Director, Ethics and Compliance

Visa

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Technical Art Jobs

Techland - Lead FX Artist

Techland

Wrocław, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
PlayStation Global - Lead Tech Artist

PlayStation Global

United States (Remote)
1 Month ago
N-iX - Senior Technical Artist

N-iX

Ukraine (Flexible)
1 Month ago
DNEG - Pipeline Supervisor (Australia Shift)

DNEG

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-Site)
5 Days ago
Virtuos - Art Director_Environment

Virtuos

China (On-Site)
1 Week ago
CCP Games - Lead Artist

CCP Games

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Rockstar Games - Associate Principal Technical Artist: Performance Capture Pipeline

Rockstar Games

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Tencent - Senior Technical Artist

Tencent

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Warner Bros Discovery - Lead Artist, World

Warner Bros Discovery

Chicago, Illinois, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
CD PROJEKT RED - Expert VFX Artist

CD PROJEKT RED

Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Remote)
2 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

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.

Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)

London, England, United Kingdom (Remote)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Hybrid)

Quebec, Canada (Remote)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, 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

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug