Animation TD

Reporting to the Animation/Layout Leadership, the Animation TD helps make the department run efficiently. The right candidate will work alongside facility Technical directors and the Animation/Layout Departments to improve tools and department workflows while helping troubleshoot related artist issues on the floor. With a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and work collaboratively, the Animation TD has intermediate skills with Maya and Python required to solve day to day Animation/Layout pipeline issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Improves department workflow and techniques by troubleshooting Animation/Layout issues related to tools and caching issues
  • Interacts and works with other related departments and show specific leads
  • Creates scripts allowing for automation of specific tasks
  • Identifies and solves complex, systematic problems in the domain of the tools, plug-ins, pipeline and overall workflow development
  • Leverages current technology research and development trends to innovate and advance Scanline’s technologies
  • Maintains and supports existing tools; fine-tune and troubleshoot as needed
  • Writes Technical Briefs and documentation for new developments
  • Partners with Pipeline Management team to identify and schedule tasks
  • Defines, communicates, and enforces coding standards across team and projects

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• • BA Computer Science or similar discipline or equivalent experience
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in VFX, Gaming, or similar development environment as TD
  • Maya, Python knowledge is required
  • Maya API and 3D experience is preferred and C++ nice to have
  • Experience with rigging, animation and creature FX is desired
  • Team player who is able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Eye for detail and excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

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