Studio: DNEG
Job Opening: Animation Technical Supervisor
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Working closely with the animation team to develop new methodologies and workflows.
- Help to improve animation efficiency through tool development.
- Collaborate with software development teams on the designing, testing, and roll-out of new technology.
- Represent the needs of the animation department in the cross-department pipeline and R&D planning conversations.
- Providing front-line support to animators, troubleshooting shots, and helping artists with general problem-solving inside Maya and with the pipeline.
- Creating artist-facing documentation to support the team.
Qualifications & Skills:
- High level of proficiency in all technical areas of animation technology including; Linux, Maya Python scripting, QT, and deep understanding of Maya API.
- Excellent Python scripting skills, adherence to coding standards, familiarity with git, and active engagement in code reviews.
- Experience with VFX pipeline architecture and problem-solving.
- A strong drive for optimization and efficiency while empowering artists.
- Good self-management and time management skills.
- Good communication and leadership skills.
- Strong team working skills, supportive and collaborative when under pressure.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Maya.
- Familiarity with Animation workflows.
- Broad understanding of User Experience philosophy.
Nice to Have
- C++
- Experience in Unreal
- Experience in Feature Animation, TV or Games will also be taken into account
- Knowledge of the rigging process
