Description
Pipeline
Technical Assistant
Summary:
Stereo D is the
recognized leader in high-quality conversions of 2D theatrical content into
stereoscopic 3D imagery, working with major motion picture studios, directors,
cinematographers, and VFX supervisors to bring their vision of 3D storytelling
to the screen. Stereo D has completed work for such films as GUARDIANS of the
GALAXY, HERCULES, GODZILLA, NEED for SPEED, CAPTAIN AMERICA, and TITANIC in 3D
to name a few. The company also provides
end-to-end 3D production services on feature films, television productions and
commercials. Stereo D is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deluxe
Entertainment Services Group Inc., (www.bydeluxe.com) which is a wholly owned subsidiary of MacAndrews & Forbes
Holdings Inc.
Stereo D is a business
run by filmmakers, valuing artistic excellence and speaking the language of
film. Our production teams and artists are among the best in the business,
driven by an innate passion for all things film. Our unique artist-centric environment
enables our people the creative freedom to conceptually support the creative
visions of directors, delivering the finest, most dynamic 3D imagery in
entertainment. We currently have an opening for a Pipeline Technical
Assistant.
Summary:
The Pipeline
Technical Assistant has a primary responsibility to support artists in
production. The Pipeline Technical Assistant also works to ensure that
productions run smoothly and efficiently.
Essential
Functions:
·
Assist
artists with render job debugging and with general troubleshooting.
·
Assist
with production setup and configuration tasks.
·
Test
new software, tools, and pipeline improvements.
·
Work
with Pipeline and Development to address production-specific pipeline
needs.
·
Maintain
an awareness of production resource utilization.
·
Work
with R&D to maintain, extend, and update core production pipeline
software.
·
Make
observations about pipeline successes and shortcomings and
Communicate
them to the pipeline team.
·
Be
willing and able to learn new software, programming languages, and
techniques
that will be required to fulfill the above duties.
Qualifications:
·
Excellent
troubleshooting and debugging skills.
·
Excellent
customer service and communication skills.
·
Proven
ability to work independently and in team settings.
·
Proactive
and highly motivated.
·
Intermediate-level
or better programming skills in Python.
·
Strong
working knowledge of Linux/UNIX preferred.
·
Knowledge of Nuke, or other similar industry
tool a
plus.
·
Familiarity
with film post-production and/or computer graphics techniques
highly
desired.
·
Bachelor's
degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience preferred.
·
Career
focus for the visual effects industry strongly preferred.
·
Ability
to learn new skills autonomously highly desired.