Associé(e) directeur(trice) technique en animation (ATD Animation)

The role

The Animation Associate Technical Director participates in the creation, development, and support of a high-end animation pipeline and workflows. The role focuses on improving efficiency through automation, tool prototyping, and supporting the animation team.

What you will do

• Optimize animation workflows through automation and best practices.
• Assist the team in optimizing scenes and reducing workflow complexity.
• Implement optimizations for sequences or assets with Supervising Animators.
• Develop and maintain scripts, tools, and utilities for the animation team.
• Work within the proprietary Imageworks animation pipeline.
• Author training materials for tools and workflows.
• Support artists with technical issues in the production pipeline.
• Collaborate with the pipeline department to support best practices.
• Develop scripts, tools, or systems to improve workflow inefficiencies.
• Provide regular updates on progress and challenges to supervisors.

Required qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in French and English.
• Programming experience in Python.
• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Bash, cShell, and Linux.
• Experience with Docker or other software distribution systems.
• Ability to provide a demo reel illustrating relevant artistic and technical experience.

Nice to have

• Interest in Visual Development, Film, Animation and general computer graphics
• Knowledge of Maya
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine and Houdini
• C++ experience
• Experience with code-sharing and revision control
• Basic knowledge or experience as a 3D or 2D artist
• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Computing Science

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• RRSP's
• Sick and Vacation leave
• Standard increases as applicable

Before you apply

• Must be able to provide a demo reel illustrating relevant artistic and technical experience.

About the company

Les Films Sony Imageworks Québec Inc. is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the Kanien'keha:ka (Mohawk) First Nations.