Studio: Industrial Light & Magic
Job Opening: Senior Technical Assistant
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Manage, track, and review all work sent out to and received by third party partners and shows, and communicate any information to appropriate parties as it relates to this process
- Load all incoming scans and digital deliveries from an outside post facility and on-set artists and supervisors
- Oversee the output of all hi-res images for digital delivery to clients
- Communicate and work with Show Supervisors as needed when issues arise that impact multiple shots being sent to or from external vendors
- Gain knowledge of how assets integrate and are used when returned or sent to a vendor
- Consult with other departments on development of tools and be prepared to help modify scripts to help facilitate workflow
- Use proprietary tools to convert files and apply look up tables
- Ensure that files are converted and loaded properly by consulting with Color Science team
- Package up and QC assets as requested by clients
- Unpack and integrate deliverables back into the ILM pipeline
- Interact with Show Supervisors, Production Engineering, and CG Artists as needed to ensure smooth flow of data in and out of the studio
- Transcode file formats and monitor file transfers to and from various sources
- Assist with distribution, debugging, and processing of work coming back
- Work closely with Production Assistant/Coordinator in charge of communicating with External Vendors
- Ensure images or assets are maintained within ILM’s current security standards
- Notify management of any security breaches or misuse of company or client assets
- Communicate directly with third-party partners when needed. Communication is preferably handled through the shows’ Production
- Document and disseminate current operating procedures
- Report equipment or system failures to the engineering staff in a timely manner
- Learn and work within ILM coding standards and provide proper documentation for any tools created
- Provide training and assistance to new coworkers on toolsets and workflows
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Film Production, or equivalent degree
- 3 + years of relevant work experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with diverse personalities
- Familiarity with film and video post-production and/or computer graphics techniques highly desired
- Strong time management skills; Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Aesthetic eye and/or artistic background highly desired
- Proven ability to work autonomously and in team settings
- Highly motivated
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt to a high pressure, fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to work shift hours as required
- High technical quality control
- A strong work ethic with dedicated and high customer service
- Proven competency with Mac, Linux, & Windows operating systems
- Strong scripting language (e.g. Python, Perl) and programming language (e.g. C/C++, Java) is a must
- Knowledge of, and experience with, 3D animation software (e.g. Maya) highly desired
- Database knowledge preferred (e.g. Oracle, Redis, MongoDB, Cassandra)
- Knowledge of networking, tape backup systems, hardware a plus
- Experience with Maya, Katana and Nuke a plus
- VFX, Feature Animation, or Episodic production experience a plus
