Description
CoSA VFX is looking for a Los Angeles-based Assistant Technical Director. A successful candidate will be highly motivated, eager to learn and love problem solving while projecting a helpful, patient and accommodating demeanor. CoSA pipeline staff are service-oriented and involved in the creation and ongoing support of a large high-end visual effects pipeline, asset/project management system as well as application tools and utilities.
Our company is a fast-paced and highly collaborative production environment. Recent projects include Swamp Thing, Gotham, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Westworld.
CoSA staff are passionate about providing high-levels of organization and demonstrated ability to understand when to act and when to seek advice. Applicants with strong communication skills- verbal and written along with a proactive attitude and sense of humor are greatly valued.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Develop and maintain scripts, tools and utilities for CoSA’s
studio
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Work in and understand CoSA’s proprietary pipeline
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Collaborate in the continued development and maintenance of the pipeline
·
Assist artists in technical issues such as software debugging or
other pipeline related issues
·
Act as a point person for in-studio queries to the pipeline
department
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Identify workflow inefficiencies and work with artists and
stakeholders to improve these inefficiencies
REQUIREMENTS:
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Broad understanding of the VFX pipeline
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Experience using and designing tools for Maya and/or Nuke; Houdini
is a plus
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Familiarity with web development, HTML, CSS, Javascript
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Experience with Python or other scripting language.
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Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCES
A PLUS:
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Bash/cshell/Linux knowledge
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Knowledge of render queuing software like Deadline
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Experience as a 2D or 3D artist
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Knowledge of non-relational databases likes MongoDB
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Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Computing Science
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Knowledge of project management software (Ftrack and/or Shotgun)
·
Develop and maintain scripts, tools and utilities for CoSA’s
studio
·
Work in and understand CoSA’s proprietary pipeline
·
Collaborate in the continued development and maintenance of the pipeline
·
Assist artists in technical issues such as software debugging or
other pipeline related issues
·
Act as a point person for in-studio queries to the pipeline
department
·
Identify workflow inefficiencies and work with artists and
stakeholders to improve these inefficiencies
CoSA VFX, Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, vision and dental insurance, FSA, paid sick leave as well as 401(k)
Please submit a cover letter as submissions without a cover letter will not be considered