CG Technical Director

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitch Black is seeking a CG Technical Director to support the CG department by building tools, improving workflows, and providing visibility into production challenges across multiple shows. You will work closely with the Head of CG, Department Supervisors, and CG Supervisors to solve production problems and prepare solutions for upcoming projects.

The role requires experience with Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Arnold, and Git, and a strong ability to translate production challenges into practical

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge across multiple CG disciplines.
• Experience developing artist-facing tools and workflows.
• Experience using Git and working with pipeline tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools, workflows, and diagnostics that improve the efficiency of the CG department.
• Partner with supervisors to turn production challenges into practical tools and workflows.
• Analyze and optimize production workflows, including scene and render optimization.
• Support and adapt existing workflows in response to production needs.

Skills

CG disciplines knowledge

Tool development

Collaboration

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

Arnold

Git

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 80 - CAD 120,000 - yearly

Company Description

We don’t just build worlds. We build the teams that build better worlds.

From Montreal to Mumbai, London to Los Angeles,we unite diverse talent and experienceacross 10 global studios, delivering stronger, simpler, smarter VFX for episodic television and feature films.

For well over a decade, FOLKS artists have come together to create ambitious workwith human-focused collaboration. As part of the Pitch Black network, our teams contribute their distinct creative strengths to a broader community of talent, technology, and expertise around the world.

Join us and find your FOLKS.

Job Description

The CG Technical Director supports the CG department by building tools, improving workflows, and providing visibility into production challenges across multiple shows. Working closely with the Head of CG, Department Supervisors, and CG Supervisors, the role helps solve production problems, prepare solutions for upcoming projects, identify bottlenecks, and improve the day-to-day experience of artists and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools, workflows, and diagnostics that improve the efficiency of the CG department.
• Partner with supervisors to turn known production challenges into practical tools and workflows.
• Analyze and optimize production workflows, including scene and render optimization.
• Support and adapt existing workflows in response to production needs.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge across multiple CG disciplines.
• Experience with a range of DCC applications, such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, and Arnold.
• Experience developing artist-facing tools and workflows.
• Experience using Git.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Rez environments.
• Experience collaborating with Pipeline teams.
• Experience as an artist in a VFX production environment.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills.
• Practical and user-focused approach to development.
• Ability to translate production challenges into practical technical solutions.
• Ability to balance immediate production needs with longer-term improvements.

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