Technical Assistant

1 Month ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

The Technical Assistant at ILM London provides crucial support to artists and production staff. Responsibilities include troubleshooting technical issues across various production workflows (layout, animation, lighting, post-production), managing image/media (conversion, manipulation, quality control), handling render queues, and ensuring data management and archival. The role involves collaboration with engineers and artists to improve efficiency and resolve production bottlenecks. Automation of tasks and reporting are also key aspects. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background (Computer Science or equivalent), programming (C/C++, Python, Perl) and scripting skills, and familiarity with 3D software (Maya).
Must have:
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Image/media handling
  • Render troubleshooting
  • Data management
  • Programming (C/C++, Python)
  • 3D software (Maya) knowledge
  • Communication skills
Good to have:
  • Artistic background
  • Familiarity with film post-production
  • Experience with UNIX/Linux

Job Details

Job Posting Title:

Technical Assistant - ILM London

Req ID:

10114811

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Technical Assistant position is an exciting opportunity for a technical individual who enjoys problem solving and a passion for cutting edge technology to contribute across all aspects of production at ILM.

This position provides assistance directly to artists and production staff and works closely with production and software engineers to enable the success and efficiency of the production pipeline.

What You’ll Do:

  • Troubleshooting and dynamic problem solving for layout, animation,lighting, and post-production workflows.
  • Image/Media handling, including conversion, manipulation, quality control, and playback for visual reviews.
  • Render troubleshooting and queue management.
  • Data management, including monitoring/cleanup of disk space usage, file transfer, and quality assurance.
  • Communication between artists, production, and technical groups for the timely resolution of any issues affecting production.
  • Data archival and restores.
  • Automation of common tasks and reports to improve efficiency of all aspects of the production pipeline.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Aesthetic eye and/or artistic background highly desired.
  • Proven knowledge of and experience with Windows and UNIX/Linux operating systems.
  • Professional experience programming (i.e. C/C++) and scripting language experience (i.e. Python, Perl) a must.
  • Understanding of, and experience with, 3D modeling/animation software (i.e. Maya) highly desired.
  • Familiarity with film, video and animation post production and/or computer graphics techniques highly desired.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Strong social skills and the ability to effectively interact with diverse personalities.
  • Strong time management skills; Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and in team settings.
  • Highly motivated. Career focus for animation, visual effects, or games industries.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

JoinILM

Job Posting Segment:

ILM London

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM London

Primary Job Posting Category:

Technical Production

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-02-26

Similar Jobs

Haptic - Character Artist

Haptic

Sweden (Remote)
3 Months ago
Magic Media - Lead 3D Environment Artist

Magic Media

Catalonia, Spain (Remote)
2 Weeks ago
Room 8 Studio - Senior Stylized 3D Environment Artist

Room 8 Studio

Argentina (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Voodoo - 3D Generalist Artist - Paper.io 2

Voodoo

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago
Crystal Dynamics - Gameplay Camera Designer

Crystal Dynamics

(Remote)
1 Month ago
31st Union - Senior Animation Engineer

31st Union

San Mateo, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
Epic Games - Senior Cinematic FX Artist

Epic Games

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Playground Games - Senior Cinematic Animator

Playground Games

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
DNEG - FX Lead

DNEG

Karnataka, India (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago
Kojima Productions - Facial Animator

Kojima Productions

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Kojima Productions - Animation Programmer

Kojima Productions

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Ubisoft - Animator

Ubisoft

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania (Hybrid)
2 Days ago
SKYDANCE - Lead Software Engineer, RenderMan

SKYDANCE

New York, New York, United States (Hybrid)
6 Months ago
Framestore - 3D Senior Animator

Framestore

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
2 Days ago
Thatgamecompany - Technical Game Designer

Thatgamecompany

Canada (Remote)
4 Days ago
Tencent - Animator

Tencent

(On-Site)
2 Months ago
Virtuos - VFX Artist

Virtuos

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Behaviour Interactive - Senior Concept Artist

Behaviour Interactive

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Virtuos - 3D Environment Artist

Virtuos

Vietnam (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Fatshark AB - Senior Environment Artist

Fatshark AB

Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom

King - Compensation Manager

King

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
1 Week ago
Gunzilla - Senior Procedural Technical Artist

Gunzilla

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Coatsink - Freelance Animator (1-2 Month Contract)

Coatsink

Gateshead, England, United Kingdom (Remote)
20 Hours ago
POWTOON - Instructional Designer & Learning Strategist

POWTOON

England, United Kingdom (Remote)
3 Weeks ago
ByteDance - Product Solution Manager, BytePlus Recommend

ByteDance

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Rebellion - Senior Gameplay Programmer

Rebellion

Runcorn, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago
Red Rover Interactive - Senior UI Artist

Red Rover Interactive

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
10 Months ago
Tesla - Key Account Manager, Powerwall

Tesla

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Tencent - Technical Director (Games)

Tencent

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
4 Weeks ago
Nexus Mods - Staff Front-End Developer

Nexus Mods

Exeter, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Animation Jobs

Ubisoft - Senior 3D Gameplay Technical Animator

Ubisoft

Montpellier, Occitanie, France (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
Guru Studio - 3D Animator: Paw Patrol

Guru Studio

Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
1 Day ago
SKYDANCE - Internship - Animation Production Management (Summer 2025)

SKYDANCE

Connecticut, United States (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Studio Image Works - Manager-Business Development

Studio Image Works

Gurugram, Haryana, India (On-Site)
1 Year ago
Warner Bros Games - Lead Software Engineer

Warner Bros Games

Chicago, Illinois, United States (Hybrid)
6 Months ago
Epic Games - Senior Pipeline Developer

Epic Games

(On-Site)
2 Months ago
QUANTIC DREAM - Senior Technical Gameplay Animator (H/F/NB)

QUANTIC DREAM

Paris, Île-de-France, France (Hybrid)
5 Months ago
The Embassy - Pipeline TD

The Embassy

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Rebellion - Senior Gameplay Programmer

Rebellion

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
3 Weeks ago
Flying Bark Productions - Senior Lookdev Artist

Flying Bark Productions

New South Wales, Australia (Hybrid)
3 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

Glendale, California, United States (On-Site)

Glendale, California, United States (On-Site)

Anaheim, California, United States (On-Site)

Anaheim, California, United States (On-Site)

Anaheim, California, United States (On-Site)

Hong Kong (On-Site)

Papenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany (On-Site)

Hong Kong (On-Site)

Île-de-France, France (On-Site)

Île-de-France, France (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by The Walt Disney Company

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

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

Job Common Plug