Technical Director General Application
Pixar
Emeryville, CAThis was removed by the employer on 8/21/2018 3:06:00 PM PST
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Pixar Animation Studios will be setting up informational interviews for Technical Directors at SIGGRAPH in Vancouver, BC; August 12 - 16, 2018.
For consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume as a single PDF file. We will follow up if we see a potential fit. Thank you for your interest!
Writes production-specific programs to support development and deployment of digital models, shaders, effects, and imagery. Maintains and supports the material created. Constructs the geometry, rig or surface characteristics of computer generated characters, objects, effects and/or scenes. Troubleshoots technical problems that arise in the production process.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with creative and technical leads to develop digital models, shaders, effects, software, and/or imagery, as needed for the production of feature animation
• Ensure that the result functions in accordance with specifications, including, where applicable, performance, user interface, aesthetics, and robustness
• Review and revise the result with the Director and the creative or technical lead
• Maintain and enhance completed results
• Provide technical support to users
• Produce author related documentation
QUALIFICATIONS:
• A good understanding of 3D computer graphics theory and practice is required
• An understanding of composition, physical motion, weight, balance, texture and form is required
• Strong programming skills in the UNIX/Linux environment are required. Experience with scripting languages, especially Python, or high-level languages such as C , is required
• Experience with CGI production packages such as Maya, Houdini and RenderMan is required
• Education in computer science, mathematics, physics, architecture, or engineering is preferred
• Experience with film, games, or other graphics production experience is preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills are required
• Must be able to work alone and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure
• Must be open to direction and able to embrace change