Technical Director (Animation)

TL;DR

Technical Director (Animation): Design and develop innovative tools to overcome department-specific challenges for our next animated feature film with an accent on maximizing productivity and meeting the company's high-quality standards. Focus on implementing solutions that off-the-shelf software would not provide, including python script and complex algorithms.

Location: Hybrid in Madrid

Company

Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain tools following requirements supplied by production departments and Production Engineering Team guides.
• Partner with Artists and other Engineers to iterate, debug, document, and refine tools and processes for feature film production.
• Work on short-term needs, originated by shot challenges.
• Act as the first support line to solve day-to-day problems artists may encounter.
• Keep up on current artistic methodologies, technology trends, and tools that best suit production and the company.
• Collaborate with other team members as necessary.

Requirements

• 3-5 years in VFX or animation industries.
• At least 1 year of experience in the animation industry.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or comparable discipline and/or technical and creative knowledge gained through equivalent experience.
• Expert in Python.
• Experience programming with one or more of the following software: Maya, Houdini, Nuke, and Mari.
• Experience working with a source version control system (git).
• Medium-high English level.

Nice to have

• Experience with Renderman and Arnold is a plus.
• Experience in Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience in animation productions.
• Good understanding of production pipelines.
• Spanish desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered.
• Partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements.
• Commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.