Lighting Pipeline TD
Description
Are you a TD interested in supporting the creative and visual objectives of our Lighting Team through pipeline troubleshooting, user support, technical direction, and tool development?
If so, Axis Studios are seeking to recruit an experienced Lighting TD who will work closely with the lighting and comp artists, Lighting Supervisor, other TDs and R&D teams to ensure a common and standardised approach to the workflow, tool development and support.
This is a full time, contract role that reports to the Pipeline Supervisor and Head of Department and can be performed remotely.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Lighting team with day to day issues
Ensure that tools and procedures support the creative process
Leading development of new tools
Help develop the software toolkit used in the Lighting department
Take responsibility for the optimisation of the workflow of the department
Testing and validating new releases of pipeline tools
Liaise with R&D to ensure compliance with internal best practices
Understand the processes of adjoining departments, provide input where required to maximize efficiency and quality
Creating and updating technical documentation for Lighting processes
Establish close partnership with Lighting staff and other TD groups
Implements strategies/efficiencies in render requirements
REQUIREMENTS
3 + years’ experience on feature films, TV and/or animated feature
Proven pipeline TD experience in full CG productions
Degree in Animation, Film, Computer Science, Design, Engineering, Maths or Physics
Thorough understanding of compositing
Proven experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and developing tools in industry standard software (including Maya, Nuke, etc.)
Experience and knowledge in Python language (C++ as a bonus)
Advanced level of understanding of 3D packages, rendering technologies, and Lighting principles
Knowledge or experience with USD is a bonus
Ability to code review and troubleshoot problems as they arise
Pro-active problem solving within parameters and manage your own workload
Ability to quickly acquire a working understanding of off-the-shelf and proprietary software tools
Ability to work collaboratively, build relationships and share knowledge
Ability to communicate in both a technical and artistic manner with various personality types
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