Shading TD

Description

Shading TD
Pixar Canada is looking for a Shading TD for its new studio in Vancouver. Pixar Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pixar Animation Studios, the world leader in animated films. The Vancouver studio will produce short-form animation focusing on legacy Pixar characters from films such as Toy Story and Cars. This is an opportunity to be part of a new, diverse and talented team producing world-class digital character animation.

Summary of Job
In Pixar’s production process, the term “TD” means “Technical Artist”. The Shading TD works alongside modelers and lighters to create the look of characters, sets and other objects in the film. The shading is created with RenderMan shaders, using a mixture of painted and procedural textures along with sophisticated illumination models.

Responsibilities
The Shading TD is responsible for creation, revision, maintenance and support of the shaders and other digital assets, responding to guidance and review notes from the director as well as creative and technical supervisors. Digital assets must meet standards and specifications with respect to appearance and aesthetics, user interface, performance, and robustness. Shader TDs must provide technical support to other TDs who use the shaders in lighting and rendering.