Technical Director Character FX

Description

The Research & Development Technical Director bridges the gap between art and technology. Their primary responsibility is to create and improve efficient, artist-friendly workflows. As a technical problem-solver, the R&D TD will participate in design work, at least peripherally, across the breadth of the entire pipeline. Although the main focus of the R&D TD is on strategic, reusable workflow development, a CFX TD will be called on to deliver elements when necessary. This is a position with a focus on character effects. We are looking for an experienced engineer with an artistic bent or an artist with a strong technical bent, with a solid track record and proven development skill. This position requires a good understanding of feather systems, fur systems, hair systems, cloth systems, procedural modeling/animation, and other similar effects.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

* Work with production supervisors to translate art direction into deliverable effects
* Design and implement effect systems and processes
* Work with the education group to develop training materials and documentation
* Troubleshoot production problems, and work to minimize their impact
* Seek out and implement new technologies and techniques that will benefit production
* Ensure software development follows studio standards and conventions