Technical Assistant (VFX)

TL;DR

Technical Assistant (VFX): Providing technical support for artists and production staff to ensure efficient workflows across animation and post-production pipelines. Focus on troubleshooting layout, lighting, and render issues, automating manual tasks, and managing complex media data to support industry-leading visual effects production.

Location: Hybrid role requiring 2 days on-site per week in London, United Kingdom.

Company

A world-leading visual effects facility founded by George Lucas, specializing in groundbreaking effects for feature films, attractions, and immersive experiences.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues for layout, animation, lighting, and post-production workflows.
• Handle image and media processing, including conversion, quality control, and visual playback.
• Manage render queues and monitor system performance to maintain production efficiency.
• Oversee data management, including storage cleanup, file transfers, and archival tasks.
• Automate common tasks to streamline pipeline operations and improve daily throughput.
• Serve as a primary technical communicator between artists, production teams, and software engineers.

Requirements

• Proven experience with Windows and Linux/UNIX operating systems.
• Professional programming experience in C++ and scripting in Python or Perl.
• Strong understanding of 3D animation software, preferably Maya.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse teams.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Highly motivated with a clear career interest in VFX or animation.

Nice to have

• Artistic background or a keen aesthetic eye for visual storytelling.
• Prior experience within film, video, or animation post-production environments.
• Familiarity with computer graphics pipeline techniques.

Culture & Benefits

• Work at the forefront of the digital revolution in visual effects and immersive cinema.
• Collaborate with top-tier talent on world-renowned feature films.
• Balanced hybrid work environment with on-site collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values diverse perspectives and creative innovation.