Description
Mikros image is starting a brand new full CG feature film and we are actively looking for an Animation/Maya TD.
The Animation Technical Director is responsible for improving the overall efficiency of the Animation pipeline. He works with the Animation team in coordination with other departments to create tools, techniques, and procedures and support the Animators in finding technical problems with rigs, models, tools or data flow
Responsibilities
• Designs, develops, implements and manages specific tools to assist Animators to work efficiently
• Help artists find in-shot solutions to achieve the required performances and fix problems
• Ensure the character rigs are working and properly used by the animators
• Work closely with Pipeline Team to maintain and improve the entire production process
• Create and update documentation for tools, techniques and work flows
Qualification
• 5+ years’ experience as a Technical Director with a focus on Animation or Rigging pipelines
• Expert knowledge of Maya required
• Proficiency in Python APIs, QT and PySide
• Good knowledge of Mel scripting language
• Must have written and supported animation and/or rigging tools used significantly in production
• Experience with tool integration into existing or new pipelines
• Strong technical and excellent communication skills, as well as a firm understanding of software design, graphics, and production work flow.
Start date: ASAP
Please note Canadian residents are preferred.