Assistant Technical Director (Compositing) - Remote

Overview

This is a full-time staff position with benefits within our New York team. While local candidates are preferred, we are open to considering remote applications from within the U.S. who can work standard Eastern Time business hours.

In Short

• Troubleshoot and maintain department tools that ensure seamless data exchange between core applications like Nuke, Maya, and Houdini
• Act as the first point of contact for urgent technical issues within Nuke
• Facilitate communication between the Compositing and Pipeline teams
• Collaborate with artists to create tools to improve workflow, aiming to automate repetitive tasks
• Document problems, solutions, and development efforts, together with usage guides for all tools, updating as necessary
• Collaborate with Pipeline Technical Directors, discussing department and show needs, and proposing solutions/improvements where necessary via documented channels
• Manage production data on a large, networked file system, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for all departments

Requirements

• Previous experience of Python and Shell scripting
• Strong knowledge of Nuke
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix
• Familiarity with a variety of other commercial graphics applications such as Maya or Houdini
• Previous experience in visual effects, CG animation or video game production
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work well in a collaborative environment
• A passion and curiosity for advancements in computer graphics technology, from visual effects, to software, or video games

Benefits

• Full-time staff position with benefits
• Accessibility features in the workplace
• Commitment to supporting disabled colleagues
• Inclusive workplace environment
• Opportunity for remote work within the U.S.