Technical Assistant
Description
Summary:
Stereo D is the recognized leader in high-quality conversions of 2D theatrical
content into stereoscopic 3D imagery, working with major motion picture
studios, directors, cinematographers, and VFX supervisors to bring their vision
of 3D storytelling to the screen. Stereo D has completed work for such films as
JURASSIC WORLD, ANT MAN, GUARDIANS of the GALAXY, CAPTAIN AMERICA, and TITANIC
in 3D to name a few. The company also provides end-to-end 3D production
services on feature films, television productions and commercials. Stereo
D is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., (www.bydeluxe.com) which is
a wholly owned subsidiary of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
Stereo D is a business run by filmmakers, valuing artistic excellence and
speaking the language of film. Our production teams and artists are among the
best in the business, driven by an innate passion for all things film. Our
unique artist-centric environment enables our people the creative freedom to conceptually
support the creative visions of directors, delivering the finest, most dynamic
3D imagery in entertainment. We currently have an opening for a Pipeline
Technical Assistant.
Summary: The Pipeline Technical Assistant has a primary responsibility to
support artists in production. The Pipeline Technical Assistant also works to
ensure that productions run smoothly and efficiently.
Essential Functions:
- Assist artists with render job debugging and with
general troubleshooting.
- Assist with production setup and configuration tasks.
- Test new software, tools, and pipeline improvements.
- Work with Pipeline and Development to address
production-specific pipeline needs.
- Maintain an awareness of production resource
utilization.
- Work with R&D to maintain, extend, and update core
production pipeline software.
- Make observations about pipeline successes and
shortcomings and communicate them to the pipeline team.
- Be willing and able to learn new software, programming
languages, and techniques that will be required to fulfill the above
duties.
Qualifications:
- Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and in team
settings.
- Proactive and highly motivated.
- Intermediate-level or better programming skills in
Python.
- Strong working knowledge of Linux/UNIX preferred.
- Knowledge of Nuke, or other similar
industry tool a plus.
- Familiarity with film post-production and/or computer
graphics techniques highly desired.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
experience preferred.
- Career focus for the visual effects industry strongly
preferred.
- Ability to learn new skills autonomously highly
desired.
We’re looking for the best in the business, if this sounds
like you – please apply.
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