Technical Director, Rendering
Pixar
Emeryville, CAThis was removed by the employer on 2/24/2017 3:06:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Controls processing of final high-resolution images to insure all elements of upstream departments are successfully integrated into the finished shot in accordance with the creative vision/direction of the film.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical support to all of production in the areas of rendering and workflow
Assist all departments with setting up review renders needed at all phases of production
Debug/Troubleshoot nightly production renders to facilitate reviews
Monitor rendering trends during the course of production and anticipate issues and suggest solutions
Seek new methods to approach highest efficiency of td workflow and render farm utilization
Interface with production, systems, and tools to address technical issues in these overlapping areas
Render and compositing of finished images in preparation to deliver for film out
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have strong drive to debug and problem solve
Customer-service attitude is a must
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required for communicating with the team, management, and other departments
Must be able to context switch under pressure
Must be able to work alone and collaboratively with multiple tasks
Must be a team player
Must be open to direction and able to embrace change
REQUIREMENTS:
Education in computer science, mathematics, engineering, Media Production, or a related field
Strong familiarity with computer graphics concepts is important
Skills in the following areas are generally required: Unix or Linux OS, Scripting or Programming in C, C , Python, or a similar language, CGI tools such as Maya, RenderMan, or Houdini
Systems administration experience is a bonus