Sets Extension Technical Director
Pixar
Emeryville, CAThis was removed by the employer on 12/1/2016 2:06:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Sets Extension Technical Director
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Build complex, distant, and/or one-off sets - including modeling, shading, and set dressing or collaboration with corresponding sets specialists
• Design, develop, and support technical pipelines for innovative and unconventional approaches to constructing sets
• Provide reference (such as renders of volumetric clouds and procedural sets) and technical pipeline support for digital painters as they contribute to set extensions and skies
• Depending on show needs, create solutions for and execute environmental simulation and effects
• Take direction from Director, Production Designer, and Directors of Photography
• Solve problems creatively informed with an understanding of how sets are utilized to satisfy a film's story and used by downstream departments (layout, animation, effects, lighting, rendering)
• Fluency in scripting and plugin development with a value for usability and artist empowerment
• Artistic flexibility and versatility with the ability to match and adapt to suit a range of production designs
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field
• 2 years CG production experience, ideally within an animation and/or games environment
• Programming skills in the UNIX/Linux environment including Python and C/C
• Expertise in Maya, Houdini, and Photoshop
• Experience modeling, shading, and rendering 3D objects
• Strong design and color theory; a solid sense of sculptural detail with a familiarity of traditional art skills - lighting and composition
• Capacity to work collaboratively with the technical and artistic teams, understanding diverse workflows and developing tools to address user needs
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas in a clear concise manner
• Ability to complete projects within a fast paced, dynamic, deadline driven environment, according to expectations and budgets
• Strong organizational and follow through skills
ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
• Portfolio demonstrating experience with above - renders, screen grabs, breakdowns with descriptions of techniques encouraged
Pixar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.