Production Engineering Supervisor

Job Description

This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.

Position Summary

The Production Engineering Supervisor will oversee the building of new systems and maintenance of current systems, with an end goal of streamlining the CG pipeline for artist efficiency. Adhering closely to the technology roadmap for global ILM, this person will use hands-on visual effects production experience to maximize our internal pipeline development by creating powerful systems that are easy to use, as well as by selecting tools and workflows that combine the best of off-the-shelf options with our internally developed systems.

What You'll Do
Direct team of pipeline engineers in Vancouver and San Francisco. Provide direction and expertise on pipeline development within the framework provided by the Head of CG and Head of Production Technology.
Maintain highest software development standards across all project and initiatives
Lead effort to standardize show pipelines, working towards designing a system that is easily maintainable, agile and efficient
Maintain a high level of proficiency in current tools and methodologies, both proprietary and 3rd party applications, available on the market
Collaborate with CG Leads, ILM show leadership and key production and technology stakeholders to ensure the production engineering group focuses on the highest priority projects
Strive to find appropriate solutions to issues that meet both business and production needs
Provide technical consulting to production staff regarding advanced computer graphic technology; assist in bidding projects requiring new software
Standardize show procedures across all shows in partnership with CG Supervisors, Production leadership and Training
Provide oversight on computing resources across all shows
Act as point person for selections on software evaluations
Have a strong point of view and a proven ability to diplomatically and successfully influence others
Lead and supervise production engineering team, acting as a mentor to junior developers and other members of the team
Conduct regular crew briefings to share information, show policies and techniques. Foster communication between teams and disciplines.

What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Scientific discipline required
10+ years demonstrated experience in software or systems development for computer graphics, including one or more of the following areas: animation, modeling, compositing and rendering
Significant experience and working knowledge of software development methodologies and programming using Python or C/C++. Shell (bash/tcsh) scripting experience desired
Experience using and developing software under Linux and/or Microsoft Windows
Maya experience preferred, with experience in Python or MEL scripting and Maya plug-ins. Experience with other 3rd party software such as Softimage, 3DS Max, Houdini, Nuke or Katana a plus.
Proven leadership of small software development projects and teams required
Must be a demonstrated creative thinker and innovator
Must have strong understanding of technology available for use throughout industry at large, and experience using tools outside ILM's pipeline
Must have extensive experience interfacing directly with production to build effective workflows with hands-on shot experience a plus
Must be a compelling communicator with a strong point of view and a proven ability to influence others through diplomacy
Must be able to articulate ideas effectively
Must have strong communication, listening and people skills and be an outstanding people manager/supervisor, mentor and collaborator
Must be a decisive person who will use strong follow through to support projects we've committed to
Must be detail oriented, have strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task

JoinILM

This position is with ILM (Vancouver) Inc., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4zz07-3-14-142-115-42 in your application.