FX Pipeline Technical Director
Description
Purpose of the
job:
The
FX Technical Director works with peers and supervisors to craft novel
systems, tools, techniques, and procedures to aid the execution of the
current project and advance the capabilities of the facility. The role requires strong technical and
communication skills, as well as a firm understanding of software design,
graphics, and production work flow.
The FX Technical Director should have a working knowledge of rigid
body and particle dynamics, volume modeling and rendering, procedural
geometry generation, fluid and gas solvers, and above all, experience
utilizing this knowledge in crafting FX assets and systems.
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Essential
Functions/Responsibilities:
- Design and create FX assets and systems for use by
shot FX Artists
- Design and create tools using a combination of custom
and commercial APIs, including those applicable to Houdini and Maya,
depending upon the emphasis of the specific role
- Integrate new tools into Digital Domain's existing
pipeline, using a combination of Python, C++, and the aforementioned APIs
- Work with shot artists to troubleshoot and fix
problems arising in the course of production
- Craft and update documentation for assets, tools,
techniques and work flows generated by the FX Technical Director
- Remain informed of current technologies in the
Technical Director's field(s) of expertise
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Education and/or Experience Required:
- 3+ years experience as a Technical Director for
Feature Films
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics
or equivalent work experience
- Experience designing FX assets and systems for general
use in a production by shot artists
- Practical knowledge of Python strongly desired,
knowledge of PyQt a plus
- Working experience with one or more professional
graphics FX packages, including Houdini and/or Maya, depending upon the
project
- Proficiency in applicable domain specific programming
language(s) including Hscript and/or Mel, depending upon the project
- Proficiency in one or more professional graphics
package C++/Python APIs, including the HDK or the Maya SDK, depending upon
the project
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Working Conditions
and Environment/Physical Demands:
- Office
working environment.
- Hours for
this position are based on normal working hours but will require extra
hours pending production needs.
- Walking/bending/sitting.
- Eligible for
BC Medical monthly premium coverage upon your enrollment into BC’s
provincial plan. Also eligible to be enrolled into Digital Domain’s
extended health and dental benefits plan
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The above statements
are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being
performed by people assigned to this work.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities
associated with it. Digital Domain 3.0,
Inc management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet
business and organizational needs.
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