Technical Assistant

Job Description

We are hiring a Technical Assistance capable of delivering award-winning technical solutions to creative challenges. We are looking for someone to contribute directly to the success and timely delivery of some of the most technically challenging and widely recognized movies in production.

To work hand-in-hand with our artists, Pipeline TDs and software R&D team, bridging the gap between creative and technical, you'll support the tools and technologies used to create the stunning imagery for our films. It is a highly dynamic environment, which requires a cool head, creative thinking and pragmatic problem-solving. The team needs people who can take the initiative and understand complex production workflows and constraints to allow the department to create the best possible work as efficiently as possible.

Your insight and action will allow you to collaborate, help design and support software by thinking beyond the scope of each problem.
Our environment thrives on the ability to communicate complex issues in a simple form to team members, stakeholders and through to users of the system.

We are looking for a candidate interested in grasping the VFX processes, pipeline and enthusiasm to learn quickly - a background in the creative application of computer programming is ideal.

Primary Responsibilities
• Work with the department head and leads to support the artists.
• Work with artists to resolve issues and solve problems before they escalate
• Play a significant role in supporting and improving our existing software stack.
• Contribute technical and user-facing documentation.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a Technical VFX Degree.
• Basic understanding of computer graphics, mathematics, and physics/simulation.
• Knowledge of Python. Mel and Lua a bonus.
• C++ knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Experience with Linux operating system and developing on this platform.
• Experience in a technical customer support role is a plus.
• Knowledge of essential VFX applications Maya, Katana, Houdini and/or Nuke
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where requirements change.

Personal Attributes
• Highly committed and able to work independently and as a team.
• Positive attitude towards learning.
• Highly organized with good communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Deadline orientated and ability to remain calm in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Positive attitude towards learning, sharing and mentoring.

The technical Assistance position is an exciting opportunity to work in the dynamic world of visual effects. If you are an ambitious software developer or technical artist looking for a chance to work with cutting edge technology, then we look forward to your application.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d89k5m-18-118-140-108-42 in your application.