Training Technical Specialist (Visual Effects)

TL;DR

Training Technical Specialist (Visual Effects): Maintaining and optimizing the training computing environment and internal technical documentation system for ILM’s global studios with an accent on ensuring effective training provision and system reliability. Focus on troubleshooting support questions, modifying scripts for improvements, and facilitating new software/hardware integration into pipelines.

Location: Hybrid in Vancouver, Canada

Salary: C$59,900 – C$76,600 per year

Company

hirify.global is a leading visual effects facility founded by George Lucas in 1975, creating stunning images for motion pictures, commercial production, and attractions worldwide.

What you will do

• Support and enhance ILM’s technical content management system, Confluence.
• Maintain training computing environment resources and standards for global studios.
• Ingest production assets and monitor system health like disk space and scripts.
• Maintain and troubleshoot the Training Department’s tool suite.
• Support Studio Talent Group projects and update Wordpress sites.
• Lead internal information sessions for Confluence and Linux.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent plus 1 year of related experience.
• Familiarity with film production/post production and computer graphics.
• Proven knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Javascript) are a must.
• Knowledge of Jenkins and 3D modeling/animation software (Maya).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to discover, develop, and expand skills in a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative environment.
• Part of The Walt Disney Company, offering world-class stories and experiences.
• Offers a full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits.