Description
Within an amazing full CG feature film, Mikros Image Canada is looking for a Lead TD who will oversee all aspects of the project pipeline toolset and define workflow best practices and optimizations for Production and Technical Directors.
Responsibilities
• Build and maintain an efficient, customized and seamless pipeline toolset;
• Collaborate with Production department leads and supervisors to design technical solutions to complex production problems;
• Supervise the pipeline development and customization, providing leadership on architecture and methods;
• Overseeing and code reviewing a small team of Pipeline TDs and Developers to design, develop and support the production technology toolset;
• Ensure the scalability and reliability of production technology toolsets;
• Design, build and support the pipeline tools where appropriate;
• Work with Technology department in Paris to build, maintain and adapt an efficient pipeline toolset;
• Perform code reviews and ensure that coding standards are defined and upheld;
• Communicate effectively with Technology and other departments.
Qualifications
• 4+ years as a technical supervisor within the Animation industry;
• Experience in Agile software development (Scrum, RUP, XP…);
• Expert Experience with C++, Python, Qt, PyQT, databases…;
• Strong Knowledge of Maya and Nuke APIs;
• Experience of software development on Linux;
• Excellent grasp of dataflow and software architecture;
• Strong troubleshooting skills;
• Leadership and ability to effectively manage small teams, making the most of individual strengths and ensuring staff retention;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Encourage collaborative team approach.
Start date: ASAP
Canadian resident are invited to apply.