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As a Lead Technical Director, you will guide a development and support team in building innovative tools for the production teams to efficiently create animated films at Skydance. The goal of these efforts is to implement solutions that off-the-shelf software could not otherwise provide, while maximizing productivity with the high-quality standard set by the company. The scope of the developments may be from a simple Python script to a larger development involving complex algorithms.

Collaborates and supports the artists and production management.

Partners with artists and other engineers to iterate, debug, document, and refine tools and processes for feature film production.

Reports to the TD Supervisor on the status of technical development projects, tool performance, production operations and support statuses.

Continually examines production’s user experiences, satisfaction, and level of understanding to identify areas of improvement to the production pipelines.

Keeps up on... current artistic methodologies and on technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company in the development of a stronger creative and technical environment.

Works together with the team providing them with support, guidance and instruction in areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth.

Strong project management skills; Leads the team providing them with support, guidance and instruction in areas that contribute towards their artistic and professional growth, making sure all the assets follow the quality standards and artistic direction and that achieve the deadlines.

6+ years in VFX or animation industries.
• 1+ experience in animation industry.
• BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
• Deep understanding of the 3D animated film production pipelines, and workflows (artistic and technical).
• Expert in Python.
• Experience building tools for the following software: Experience in Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience in C++ is a plus.
• Ability to document digital processes and Technical Solutions.
• Practical knowledge in continuous delivery and agile methodologies

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