Technical Assistant I

1 Month ago • 1-2 Years • $47,100 PA - $60,200 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Technical Assistant I (TA) provides front line rendering and data management support for ILM VFX Production teams and the facility. TAs also manage storage by wrangling data through archiving, removing data and following resource management best practices. The TA team ensures full utilization of the render farm during their shift and communicates technical issues affecting the throughput the farm arise. Prioritize overnight renders, report issues with frames post render to artists, ensure full resource utilization, monitor disk usage, manage archive of show data, maintain and update department tools.
Must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • 1-2 years relevant work experience.
  • Experience with Linux, Mac and Windows.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and in team settings.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to adapt to a high pressure, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work shift hours including evenings and weekends.
Good to have:
  • Strong scripting language (e.g. Python, Shell).
  • Knowledge of 3D animation software (e.g. Maya, Katana).
  • Database knowledge (e.g. Oracle, Redis).
  • Knowledge of networking, tape backup systems.
  • VFX, Feature Animation or Episodic production experience.

Job Details

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

Position Summary

The Technical Assistant I (TA) provides front line rendering and data management support for ILM VFX Production teams and the facility. TAs also manage storage by wrangling data through archiving, removing data and following resource management best practices. The TA team ensures full utilization of the render farm during their shift and communicates as technical issues affecting the throughput the farm arise.

What You’ll Do

  • Prioritize overnight renders; coordinate processor allocations with Core Pipeline & Show Production teams; balance processor demands within show, between shows, and as a share of facility pool

  • Report issues with frames post render to the digital artists and CG Supervisors and work to find a solution

  • Work to ensure full resource utilization during the night. Manipulate priorities to ensure that renders are completed by next business day. Report any machine problems or general issues that hinder the completion of renders to the appropriate department

  • Monitor disk usage for the facility, with a particular focus on individual shows, and on a shot-by-shot basis within those shows. Coordinate show storage needs on a long-term basis with Digital Resource Manager

  • Work with the Digital Resource Manager, CG Supervisors and Core Pipeline team to ensure show follows proper data management procedures

  • Prioritize, manage, and maintain archive of show data, including creation of archival backups for shows, maintenance of archive database, storage and retrieval of physical media for recent show archives. Fulfill all data restoration requests, including archival research to locate requested data

  • Maintain and update department tools. Work closely with Core Pipeline to ensure that code is clean and well maintained

  • Participate in development projects; write production and pipeline scripts as required to assist ongoing technology efforts

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Film Production or equivalent degree

  • 1-2 years relevant work experience

  • Proven knowledge of and experience with Linux, Mac and Windows operating systems

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with diverse personalities

  • Strong time management skills; Ability to multi-task and prioritize

  • Aesthetic eye and/or artistic background highly desired

  • Familiarity with film and video post-production and/or computer graphics techniques highly desired

  • Proven ability to work autonomously and in team settings

  • Self-motivated

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Ability to adapt to a high pressure, fast-paced, dynamic environment

  • Ability to work shift hours as required, including evenings and weekends

  • Nice to have:

    • Strong scripting language (e.g. Python, Shell) is highly desired

    • Knowledge of, and experience with, 3D animation software (e.g. Maya, Katana) is highly desired

    • Database knowledge preferred (e.g. Oracle, Redis, MongoDB, Cassandra)

    • Knowledge of networking, tape backup systems, hardware a plus

    • VFX, Feature Animation or Episodic production experience a plus

Join ILM


The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$47,100 to C$60,200 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

Similar Jobs

Reality Games - Motion Designer - Monopoly World

Reality Games

Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
5 Months ago
zoox - Senior UX/UI Mobile Designer

zoox

Foster City, California, United States (Hybrid)
8 Months ago
Budge Studios - 2D Generalist Artist/2D Artist Generalist

Budge Studios

Montréal, Québec, Canada (Hybrid)
5 Years ago
Sandsoft Games - 3D Marketing Animator

Sandsoft Games

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Humanitarian Operations - 3D Animator

Humanitarian Operations

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Gallagher - Video & Motion Designer

Gallagher

Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Rockstar Games - Senior Technical Artist: Animation

Rockstar Games

Leeds, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Shed mtl - LIGHTING-COMPOSITING ARTIST

Shed mtl

Canada (Hybrid)
3 Weeks ago
Activision - Senior Expert Animation Engineer

Activision

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Genies.io - Senior 3D Software Engineer

Genies.io

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Playdawn Consulting - 3D Animator (Mobile Games)

Playdawn Consulting

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Roblox - 3D Motion Designer

Roblox

San Mateo, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
Shed mtl - Coordinator

Shed mtl

Canada (Hybrid)
1 Week ago
Company3 Method Studios - Lead Matchmove Artist (Fixed Term)

Company3 Method Studios

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Remote)
5 Months ago
Aurodo - 3D Animator

Aurodo

New Delhi, Delhi, India (On-Site)
7 Years ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

PwC - Delivering Deal Value Senior Manager

PwC

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (On-Site)
7 Months ago
2K - Senior Gameplay Designer

2K

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Dentsu - Talent Coordinator

Dentsu

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (On-Site)
4 Weeks ago
AECOM - Civil Engineering Intern

AECOM

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
emerald city games - QA ENGINEER

emerald city games

Canada (On-Site)
1 Month ago
HB studios - Senior 3D Character Artist

HB studios

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Epic Games - Core Tech Programmer

Epic Games

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Krafton - AI Programmer

Krafton

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Hybrid)
3 Months ago
Brillio - Dynamics 365 Consultant

Brillio

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Kabam - Commercial Counsel

Kabam

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Category Jobs

Looks like we're out of matches

Set up an alert and we'll send you similar jobs the moment they appear!

About The Company

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

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

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

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-Site)

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

San Francisco, California, United States (Hybrid)

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by lucas films

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

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

Job Common Plug