Episodic Technical Director

Job Description

Episodic Technical Director

Senior Software Engineer

Sony Pictures Imageworks is hiring a Senior Software Engineer that will be 100% dedicated to Sony Pictures Animation based episodic projects

This role will be a unique opportunity between Sony Pictures Imageworks and Sony Pictures Animation. This role will be dedicated to building a pipeline for episodic shows.

The Senior Software Engineer will join our Culver City software development team.

In this role you will function as a Technical Director dedicated to the needs of episodic projects at Sony Pictures Animation. As a Technical Director you will primarily be responsible for the development and implementation of innovative tools under the guidance of the Executive Director of Technology at Sony Pictures Animation. You will also work closely with the Pipeline Supervisor, the VFX sup, and other artists crewed on episodic projects. Applicants must have experience in animation production and be able to showcase their ability to develop high quality, robust, and easy to use tools for artists.

Sony Pictures Animation is an animation studio based in Culver City, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support and develop tools and processes for the pipeline

Assist CG artists with troubleshooting of shots, and helping to resolve technical issues

Work with multiple artist disciplines (Model, Anim, Lighting, FX, Comp)

Follow studio policies and guidelines regarding development of tools and workflows

Work with other TD's, Supervisors, VFX Supervisors, and Software developers to maintain and advance the production pipeline

QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced Coding / Programming skills

Proficient in Python Scripting

Knowledge of the Departments of Animation Production

Experience Developing Tools for Maya and or Katana

Experience Developing Tools for Nuke, a bonus

Nice to have:

Understanding of USD workflows in animation production

Basic knowledge of Rigging and/or Grooming toolsets

Cross platform development including OSX, Linux and Windows

Experience in developing web applications

Desired Experience:

5+ years of experience in software development

We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.
*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
*As part of our commitment to health and safety, SPE requires all US non-union applicants and employees to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or to request and obtain approval of a reasonable accommodation based on disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accomodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4mmzq-3-22-61-246-42 in your application.