Senior Technical Director

Skydance Media; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading animation studio in Madrid is looking for a Technical Director to support artists and production management. The role requires 5+ years of experience in VFX or animation, strong technical skills, and expertise in Python, Maya, and Houdini. A collaborative spirit and project management skills are essential for success in this innovative environment. The studio fosters professional growth and encourages revolutionary ideas.

Formación

• 5+ years in VFX or animation industries.
• 3+ years in the animation industry.
• Deep understanding of 3D animated film production pipelines.
• Ability to document digital processes and Technical Solutions.
• High English level desirable.
• Spanish desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate and support artists and production management.
• Debug, document, and refine tools and processes.
• Solve day-to-day problems artists encounter.
• Examine user experiences and identify areas for improvement.
• Support and guide junior team members.

Conocimientos

VFX experience

Animation industry experience

Project management

Expert in Python

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

Linux

Windows

Version control systems (Git)

Educación

BS degree in Computer Science or similar

Herramientas

Renderman

Arnold

Descripción del empleo

Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.

While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different.

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Responsibilities

• Embeds within the productions to closely collaborate and support the artists and production management.
• Partners with artists and other engineers to iterate, debug, document, and refine tools and processes for feature film production.
• Acts as the first support line to solve day-to-day problems artists may encounter.
• Reports to the TD Supervisor on the status of technical development projects, tool performance, production operations and support statuses.
• Continually examines production’s user experiences, satisfaction, and level of understanding to identify areas of improvement to the production pipelines.
• Keeps up on current artistic methodologies and on technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment.
• Works together with the team, providing them with support, guidance and instruction in areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth.
• Follows the Supervisor’s and Lead's guidance.
• Has strong project management skills; being self-motivated, organized, resourceful and prudent, supported with excellent communication skills.
• Works together within the TD team, sharing ideas, support, guidance and instruction to the more junior members of the team.

Requirements

• 5+ years in VFX or animation industries.
• 3+ years in the animation industry.
• BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
• Deep understanding of the 3D animated film production pipelines, and workflows (artistic and technical).
• Expert in Python.
• Experience building tools for the following software: Maya, Houdini, and Nuke.
• Experience in Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience in C++ is a plus.
• Experience working with version control systems (Git).
• Experience with Renderman and Arnold is a plus.
• Ability to document digital processes and Technical Solutions.
• Practical knowledge in continuous delivery and agile methodologies.
• Applies innovative processes and techniques by bringing new ideas or solutions.
• High English level desirable.
• Spanish desirable.

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