Curious Pictures is looking for a Technical Director:

PIPELINE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Does any of this describe you?
- you can’t pick one area of CG,the big picture is more appealing
- you like to see projects through,from first sketches to final delivery
- you can debug a script in 0.25 seconds flat
- problem-solving is second nature to you
If so,come work for us!
Curious Pictures is a diversified entertainment company dedicated to fun and creative expression in all
shapes and forms. Curious directors,designers,artists,and animators create and produce television
programs,commercials,on-air graphics,toys,and games for audiences worldwide.
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES
- assisting the Director of CG/VFX and Lead Technical Director with implementation of production
pipelines
- debugging production issues such as rig problems,broken simulations,and rendering bottlenecks
- maintaining and furthering our code base while keeping our tools running smoothly
- learning about and watching over our motion capture pipeline
- working with renderfarm crew to ensure shots are rendered and pushed through efficiently
- answering questions that other team members might have about our tools
REQUIREMENTS / DESIRED SKILLS
- proficiency with Maya is required (mental ray,After Effects,and Motion Builder are added bonuses)
- background or experience in computer science,computer graphics,math,or other engineering-
related field is preferred but not required
- experience with scripting and programming is needed:
* Perl,Python,and/or MEL are highly desired
* Javascript,C++,shell scripting are a plus
- any experience with 2D,compositing,or video workflow is a bonus
- need to take direction and criticism gracefully
- a sense of humor is mandatory!
- ABSOLUTELY *MUST* BE A TEAM PLAYER!!!!
**Salary commensurate with experience. Full-time staff position with benefits

Email me if you’d like the contact info for this position. Thanks, Ray F.!