Overview
Department: 3D
Location: Vancouver
Reports To: CG Supervisor
Key Purpose of the Job:
Provide support to TDs and CG supervisors in the smooth running of shots through a show pipeline.
Needs to Do:
ATDs are tasked with monitoring disk usage, managing throughput on the render farm and building and maintaining elements of the show pipeline.
Needs to Know:A good knowledge of Maya is required, as well as a good working knowledge of Python and shell scripting. Houdini, C or C++ is a welcome bonus.
A degree or equivalent in Computer Graphics, Computer Science or other related course.
Needs to Be:
Pro-active.
Very meticulous and accurate, and able to monitor and identify potential efficiencies in a production pipeline.
Able to take direction and feedback well from a supervisor.
Team oriented.
Adaptable.
Accepting of change.
Measures of Performance:
On time delivery.
Continuous improvement.
About Double Negative
Multi-award-winning Double Negative (Dneg) is one of the world's leading providers of visual effects for Film with facilities in Vancouver, London and Mumbai.
Over the past 12 months, Double Negative has completed work on shows including Ex-Machina (for which we picked up our third Academy Award® ), Avengers: Age of Ultron, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, Ant-man, Terminator: Genisys, In The Heart of The Sea and Spectre. Shows currently in production include Star Trek: Beyond, Fantastic Beasts, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children and Wonderwoman.
We are currently looking for an ATD (Assistant Technical Director) to join our Vancouver team ASAP. Find out more about the role below and apply directly online through the link provided. If you have any issues with the online applications, please get in touch with us at jobsvan@dneg.com.
