Trainer (3D Generalist)

Description

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the design, development, and instruction of training courses for new and current artists. Responsible for designing course outlines, gathering supporting documentation and developing course materials and trainer notes. Work with Director of Training and various department leads to develop specifications for course content.


Primary Responsibilities:

• Teaches a variety of digital production tools, including but not limited to Maya, Shake, Photoshop and proprietary software applications.
• Develops and implements the digital production curricula in accordance with facility needs, including instruction on the Lucasfilm production pipeline and production procedures.
• Customizes new-hire and professional development courses to the needs and goals of each trainee's assigned project.
• Creates and evaluates technical documentation in support of courses and projects.
• Evaluates and reports on trainees' progress to Director of Training and appropriate managers and supervisors.
• Interfaces with artists, supervisors and lead artists to determine their training needs and develop course content.
• Trains on various vendor and proprietary software packages and monitor technical advances at Lucasfilm to stay current with the needs of production and the goals of the organization.
• Customize new-hire training to the needs and goals of each trainee's assigned production.
• Working with Training Coordinator, create and evaluate technical documentation.
• Train on various vendor and proprietary software packages and monitor technical advances at Lucasfilm to stay current with the needs of production and the goals of the organization.