Director of Engineering
Method Studios
Vancouver, BCThis was removed by the employer on 10/3/2016 3:48:00 PM PST
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We currently have an opening for a Director of Engineering, under the Encore & Method brands. This position will be located in Vancouver, British Columbia.
SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Creative Service CTO, Michael Chiado, or their successor, Head of Technology. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily supervision of the production technology teams in the Vancouver facility. Additionally, as a senior technical member of the Creative Services group, will also participate in group-wide planning efforts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Guide and coordinate technical operational activities ensuring both Method and Encore brands are supported to the highest expectations to deliver superior service and product to our Clients.
• Interface with leaders from other Encore and Method locations for consistent workflow, and taking lead from Los Angeles-based teams on development.
• Ensure teams are properly protecting project assets and maintaining backups.
• Work with senior management to develop annual capital expenditure budgets.
• Work with Deluxe Security team to ensure the highest security standards are implemented and observed.
• Develop plans to ensure the shows have the tools and coverage they need; communicate status and progress on a weekly basis to senior management.
• Work with the Creative Services Head of Technology to understand the longer term goals of the group and participate in distributed efforts to achieve those goals.
The technology teams are responsible for a number of areas including:
• Post Production Engineering
• VFX Engineering, Pipeline and Software
• Technical Operations including resource planning and monitoring, render wrangling and data IO
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience managing technical teams in a demanding VFX or Post Production environment.
• Team Leader with strong motivational and performance-monitoring skills.
• Must have a solid understanding of the operational processes of a VFX features, VFX television, or feature & episodic television post production facility.
• Must have a thorough understanding of post production tools and enabling technologies
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Succinct written and verbal communication
• Adaptable and flexible; able to adjust and reprioritize in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to balance many conflicting requirements under pressure and communicate solution to your clients and senior management
• Strong attention to detail
• A clear head under pressure
We offer competitive pay and benefits program, including: medical, dental & vision coverage, vacation & sick leave, 401(k), and more.
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.