Assistant Technical Director - Junior Technical Director
Job Description
- Linux/Unix
- Houdini
- Blender
- Python Scripting
- Computer Science
- Digital Art
- Maya
- Nuke
- Multi Oscar-winning
- High-end productions
Job description
Who We Are
As a multi Oscar-winning creative studio, we have worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.
Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, TV, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.
The Role
The Assistant Technical Director (ATD) is part of our entry-level role for our Pipeline team or other Technical Director roles such as FX, Lighting, Rigging, and many more. Working at our Montreal Studio, you will have the chance to work on high-end episodic and feature films productions. You may perform a diverse series of technical support and engineering functions in order to ensure the smooth running of our film visual effects projects.
This is an ideal opportunity for Technical Artists, Computer Science, or Computer Graphic graduates looking to break into the world of visual effects.
What you’ll do
Supporting or troubleshooting the pipeline and workflow tools
Providing technical assistance to people in creative departments such as Animation, Tracking, and Compositing
Managing data on a large networked file system
Using Python script to create tools for artists and improve their workflow
Job requirements
What we’re looking for:
A degree in Computer Science, Digital Art, or a similar related field
Experience with a variety of commercial graphics applications such as Maya and Nuke
Good knowledge of Python
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
The ability to work well in a collaborative environment
You might also have:
Good knowledge of Linux and Unix
Experience in applications such as Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Blender, or other Computer Graphic applications
Application Process
To apply, please complete the linked application form or submit your resume and portfolio to recruiters@framestore.com with the subject line: [Assistant Technical Director - Montreal].
Application Deadline
September 2024.
