AnimationAssistantTechnicalDirector

Animation Assistant Technical Director Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation. Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc. 658 Homer Street., Suite 405, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2R4 Language in work environment - English Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable Summary Reporting to the Pipeline Supervisor and Technical Supervising Animator, as well as the HOCA and Supervising Animators on their designated production, an Animation Associate Technical Director (Anim ATD) will be involved in the creation, development and ongoing support of a high-end animation pipeline and pipeline workflows. Their main focus is improved efficiency and optimization of animation workflows and tools, as well as prototyping tools, and utilities to support the animation team. This is a service-oriented role, working between productions and development, and the Anim ATD should have a helpful, proactive and accommodating personality. Candidates should have a strong passion for animation and computer graphics, bringing artistic visions to life with a focus on creative problem solving. Role Specifics Optimize animation workflows by leveraging automation and defining best practices. Work alongside other show anim ATDs to assist the team in optimizing and reducing scene or workflow complexities. Coordinate with the Supervising Animators to proactively implement optimizations for sequences or assets. Develop and maintain scripts, tools and utilities for the animation team. Work in and understand the Imageworks’ proprietary animation pipeline. Help author tool or workflow specific training materials. Assist artists with technical issues anywhere in the production pipeline. Work closely with the pipeline department to eval