Technical Manager/Producer

Description

Lucid Global is seeking an experienced, motivated, and knowledgeable Technical Manager/Producer for our expanding studio in beautiful Sarasota, FL. By working closely with the Technical Director, this role takes a hand in creating as well as tracking & planning our studio’s innovative real time and pre-rendered projects. The Technical Manager/Producer will also work closely with our team of talented CG Artists to implement the latest 3D artwork into the immersive experiences we are creating every day, working to meet the needs of our studio workflow and product pipeline. Lucid is a stable and expanding global company focused primarily on the burgeoning industries of Health and Healthcare, and we are using the latest CG and video gaming technology, as well as AAA level art development, to revolutionize the practice of medicine with our Living Medical Environments, Holographics, and other technologies. This is a long term opportunity, and we hope the successful candidate will stay and grow, and advance with the company well into the future. 

Lucid Global is an innovator and often operates on the threshold of what is possible with existing techniques and technology. That is the challenge and reward of the work we do. Much of the work is on mobile platforms such as the iPad and android, so mobile games production experience is a plus.

The ideal candidate:

• provides technical direction for the efficient execution of specific projects
• Has a great handle on studio asset management, and technology (such as Perforce)
• will work on the edge of innovation in the 3D stereo, real-time 3D, as well as the convergence of pre-rendered and real time technology
• works seamlessly with the development team and our 3D art team members: builds pipeline, tools and implements key development procedures
• will be responsible for scheduling of tasks including tracking dependencies, managing change, and ensuring quality, compliant and on time deliveries using Sharepoint.
• must enjoy and excel at mentoring, and directing young talented artists who join our team from nearby Ringling College of Art + Design
• will be responsible for achieving overall technical objectives and assist in the hiring decisions regarding the acquisition of additional talent for our rapidly expanding company
• must stay immersed in the latest technology and techniques to make recommendations on how to best achieve our technical and artistic objectives
• has fluency in Unity 3D or other gaming engines that may apply
• has worked with the Microsoft Kinect and other innovative tracking and sensor technology.