Job Title DreamWorks Technology - Technical Director - ACT
Business Segment Filmed Entertainment Group
Responsibilities The Advanced Creative Technology team supports feature and tv film animation production. We are focused on VR/AR/MR development pipelines with a goal of providing the creative technology that allows for cinematic or interactive story experiences. We work numerous internal and external business lines including themed Entertainment, marketing, branding, and home entertainment.
A Technical Director on the Advanced Creative Technology team provides critical support to the team. A Technical Director will design, develop, and implement new tools and processes for a particular show or department.
Duties and Responsibilities - Provide support and development of tools and procedures to extend and enhance the pipeline.
- Assist animators and artists with troubleshooting of shots. Issues may include problems with fur, clothing, particle effects, animation, and rendering.
- Support and work with multiple departments, including Modeling, Animation, Lighting, FX, and Research and Development.
- Ensure software development follows studio policies and guidelines.
- Work closely with Technical Directors, Department Supervisors, VFX Supervisors, and the Pipeline team to maintain and further the production pipeline.
- Assist in training and mentoring of other Entry Level and Associate Technical Directors.
Job Number 38405BR
Posting Category Technology/Engineering
Country United States
Sub-Business Film Animation Technology
About Us From the award-winning storytellers, artist and innovators at DreamWorks Animation and DreamWorks Animation Television come the beloved characters and stories that come alive on the big and small screens. From films like Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon and Trolls to original TV series including Trollhunters, Voltron and Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh, DreamWorks Animation continues to bring home the laughter, fun and courage to dream.
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State/Province California
Career Level Experienced
Desired Characteristics * Production experience in computer animation, visual effects, or game industry.
- Experience with tool integration into existing or new pipelines is preferred.
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently or within a group, and work with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional communication skills in dealing with both technical and artistic groups.
- Strong programming skills preferred.
- Proficiency in Python preferred.
- Object Oriented Programming, C++, C, desired.
- Experience with Maya or other 3rd Party Animation systems a plus.
- Experience supervising and collaborating with a team of artists.
- Mentoring and review of artists as necessary.
- Ability to write and test new software tools, using a combination of commercial and proprietary programs.
City Glendale
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