Performance TD

Description

Are you a Performance TD interested in working with us in our Vancouver studio?! The Performance TD is responsible for supporting creative and visual objectives through pipeline troubleshooting, user support, technical direction, and tool development. They will work closely with the Performance (Animation, Assembly, and Layout), Editorial, and R&D teams to ensure a standardized approach. This is a fulltime, contract role that reports to the CG Supervisor and Artist Management.

What you'll get to do:

Understand the visual requirements for the film, design procedures, techniques and tools that will enable these to be met
Assist the Performance and Editorial teams with day to day issues and escalating through the right channels when necessary
Ensure that tools and procedures support the creative process
Provide solutions to visual problems through existing tools or by leading development of new tools
Take responsibility for the optimization of the department workflow
Test and validate new pipeline tool releases, interactive (Maya) and automated (Farm), within Production tool and Farm environments
Report on and communicate issues back to the Performance Departments and R&D. Track and resolve issues in partnership with R&D
Maintain a clean common facility pipeline (tools, automation, practices) across multiple shows at the same time
Understand the processes of adjoining departments, provide input where required to maximize efficiency and quality
Create and update technical documentation for Performance processes
Establish close partnerships with Performance and Editorial staff, Supervisors, and other TD groups

What you bring:

3 + years’ experience on feature films, TV and/or animated feature
Proven pipeline TD experience in large scale animated features, animated TV series and/or VFX feature films
Experience using and troubleshooting in Maya (or other similar softwares)
Solid knowledge in Python and knowledge of RV, VCS, SVN, GIT, Mercurial or others, as well as PyQt or other GUI toolkit
Degree in Animation, Film, Computer Science, Design, Engineering, Math or Physics, or equivalent combination of education & work experience in animation/VFX
An understanding of traditional animation and layout techniques
Understanding of colourspace and its integration into a colour managed workflow
A comprehensive understanding of the 3D animation pipelines and the applicable tools
Ability to code review and troubleshoot problems as they arise
Knowledge of concepts like data flow, data dependencies, Meta data, publishing and retrieval
An understanding of USD and its general concepts is a bonus
Experience with XSI, Houdini, Nuke, AVID, Baselight, or Nucoda is a bonus
Ability to quickly acquire a working understanding of off-the-shelf and proprietary software tools
Pro-active problem solving within parameters
Adaptable and calm while balancing workload with artist and production needs
Strong written and verbal English language skills
Ability to communicate in both a technical and artistic manner with various personality types
Ability to work collaboratively, build relationships, share knowledge and mentor others
Efficiently organize and prioritize work across multiple areas

Interested? Check out our online application form via our website.

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Animal Logic is currently in production on Peter Rabbit 2 and Super Pets. Recent productions include Captain Marvel, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, Peter Rabbit, The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Alien: Covenant. Other film credits include: The LEGO Movie, Avengers: Age of Ultron, The Great Gatsby, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, 300, Happy Feet and The Matrix.

For over 25 years, Animal Logic has remained committed to innovation, technical and creative excellence and most importantly, creating a collaborative and storytelling culture with a unique voice. We have BIG dreams!

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