Supporting role to CG Supervisors. A great leader, you will possess a highly technical background in a variety of software including but not limited to; Maya, Nuke, Photoshop, After Effects or other. Must lead by example and enforce organized file and folder structure. Guide the development of your team using expertise and knowledge within production. Tech Leads will work as a mentoring role to fellow Artists and a supporting role to, Production Supervisors and Art Directors. Tech Leads are expected to be experts in rendering and integrating CG elements for live-action footage or still plates.""
* To act as a Subject Matter Expert in either our 3D or compositing disciplines
* Develop and document the how/best practices in your area of expertise as directed by your supervisor
* Lead development support for tools, software testing, and pipeline documentation
* Teaching production procedures and defining future innovation
* Collaborate with fellow artists and art directors to create a visual style that will resonate with the target audience
* Attend client reviews and meetings as needed to lend expertise to discussions and support solutions for clients
* Mentors and develops staff using a supportive and collaborative approach; establishing opportunities that encourage employee communication from a departmental or team perspective; use the recognition tools to drive employee engagement
* Assists in determining overall training needs for staff and ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development
* Responsible for identifying staffing needs and working with appropriate stakeholders to ensure appropriate levels, with the right resources assigned, are in place
* Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment
* Requires little to no supervision
* Other duties as required
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred; Fine Art degree desirable
* Must have a minimum of four years of Maya/Nuke/Photoshop/After Effects or other experience in a production environment
* Excellent understanding of techniques and technologies related to CG rendering and compositing
* Requires working knowledge of 3D principles in regards to modeling, rigging, texturing, lighting and preferred rendering with V Ray
* Expert level knowledge of compositing multi-pass images is required
* Requires the ability to use extensive post effects to turn shots into high quality visuals
* Requires the ability to develop high quality grading and finishing technique
* Must be able to develop and integrate particle/visual effects
* Requires a strong understanding of print, motion, and digital production processes
* Requires a strong understanding of Marketing/Advertising asset development and workflow
* Weekend and evening hours could be required depending on the projects requirements
* Domestic travel may be required, with potential for international travel
* Automotive compositing experience a plus
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