Pamela Thompson Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Feature Animation Studio on West Coast looking for TD 3 Pipeline (Back End) (Research & Development) Full benefits and relocation package offered. This is a full time staff position. Please submit resume to Pamela Thompson, Recruiter, PamRecruit@q.com Description The Research & Development Department bridges the gap between art and technology. The R&D TDs primary responsibilities are to create and improve efficient, artist-friendly, production workflows and software tools. As technical problem solvers the R&D TDs may be called on to participate in the design work, at least peripherally across the breadth of the entire pipeline. Although the main focus of the R&D TD is on strategic, reusable workflow development, they may periodically participate directly in production projects. Principal Duties and Responsibilities * Proactively seek new technologies, techniques, and processes that will benefit production. * Responsible for the development of scripts and best practices. * Oversee development of test plans and analysis for evaluation of production pipeline tool performance. * Define, develop, and maintain data transports between production applications/disciplines. * Maintain an understanding of the complete production pipeline. * Support the pipeline toolset and workflow by handling production issues/questions. * Ability to manage time according to current priorities in an efficient manner * Able to balance the time constraints of production with the development of scripts that are maintainable and extendable in the future. * Ability to write in multiple scripting languages. Interpersonal Contacts The R&D Pipeline TD works closely with Artists and Technical Directors to research design and develop in-house software tools and processes to solve production issues and make productions more efficient. Minimum Qualifications and Abilities: * 5+ years of Computer Animated (Fully Animated or Live Action Mix) Feature Film experience as a TD or other technical Lead. * Strong communication skills with a wide variety of personalities. * Bachelor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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