Skydance
Location
Madrid | Spain
Job description
Skydance Animation - Technical Director SupervisorSkydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling. While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different. Responsibilities:Defines and organizes the operations of the department that will allow the productions of all its deliverables on time, on budget and with the expected consistent quality. Collaborates with a diverse customer base to refine requirements, priorities and executing roadmaps, projects plans and commitments. Reports on the status of development, quality, operations, and team performance. Regularly examines user experiences, satisfaction, and level of understanding to identify areas of improvement to the production pipelines. Acts as the primarily contact person and is responsible of the department. Actively participates in meetings to set direction and creative goals, ensuring that technical and budgetary requirements are met. Assigns the work to each team member, according to skills sets. Gives guidance to the team, supervises the quality of the work, and works closely with production to complete deadlines. Partners with HR and TA to source and recruit the best talent in the industry. Mentors potential up-and-coming artists to guide them in their career paths. Requirements:8+ years in VFX or animation industries. 4+ years of experience as Lead in the animation industry. BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience. Demonstrated advance tools development experience in 3 or more out of the following of platforms: Maya, Houdini, Mari, Katana, Nuke, or Shotgun. Deep understanding of the 3D animation film production process, production pipelines and workflows (artistic and technical). Digital Processes and Technical Solutions Documentation. Practical knowledge in continuous delivery and agile methodologies. Advanced in Python and PyQt. Solid Software Engineering skills with an appreciation of software architecture code craft, and technical debt management. Advanced English level. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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