Technical Surfacing TD

Description

• Improve Surfacing department workflow and techniques by troubleshooting issues related to tools and pipeline.
• Work closely with the Build Department Heads and Technical Supervisors to create and solve tool issues and improve workflows.
• Interact and work with other related departments including Rigging, Modelling, Groom, Animation, CFX, and Lighting.
• Provide technical support and training to production teams as required.
• Participate in tools, pipeline and workflow meetings.
• Work collaboratively by taking and interpreting feedback in a timely qualitative manner.
• Maintain documentation for tools development and studio protocols.

• Significant experience within animated feature films.
• Ability to work in a defined schedule and flag any concerns that could impact the completion of the task. 
• Extensive experience with Maya, Mari, Houdini and Linux. 
• Proficient understanding of Katana and/or Solaris
• Python knowledge.
• Solid understanding of Surfacing department workflows (textures, texel density, shading, and groom) and how they fit into the wider production pipeline.
• Proficient understanding of how/why Surfacing tools aid Surfacing workflow.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Surfacers (including those with little technical knowledge), as well as very technical production technology teams.
• Ability to problem solve and predict potential problems with assigned tasks.
• Comfortable with global collaboration, with excellent communication skills.

• Ability to problem-solve and flag potential problems related to their assigned tasks.

• Houdini and Solaris experience
• USD knowledge, and its use in Surfacing workflows 
• Unreal Engine knowledge
• C++ and MEL scripting knowledge

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).