DreamWorks TV - Department TD (TEMP)

Description

Job Summary

At DreamWorks Animation Television, our Department Technical Director (TD) works closely with the CG Supervisor and Supervising TD to provide critical support to a show's artists and department heads.  The Department TD will design, develop, and implement new tools and processes for any given department.

DreamWorks Animation Television has an exciting new opportunity for a Department TD to join its team based in Glendale, California. This position is covered by the Animation Guild.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support and development of tools and procedures to extend and enhance the pipeline

• Assist production and artists with troubleshooting of assets; 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 other Technical Director, Department Supervisors and CG Supervisor to maintain and further the production pipeline

Qualifications/Requirements

• Proficiency in Python

• Experience with Maya and Arnold

• Creative problem solving and adaptability skills

• Ability to meet required production deadlines

• Ability to establish priorities, work independently or within a group, and work with minimal supervision

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills when interacting with both technical and artistic groups

Desired Characteristics

• At least 2 years of experience in television animation, feature animation, VFX, and/or video games

• Strong programming skills preferred

• Experience with tool integration into existing or new pipelines is preferred

• Experience with asset management software, Shotgun preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred