Siggraph - Technical Director General Application
Pixar
Emeryville, CAThis was removed by the employer on 8/7/2017 12:06:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Sets, Characters, Effects, Simulation, Global Technology, Rendering
Technical Directors construct the geometry, articulation, or surface characteristics of computer-generated characters, objects, effects, and/or scenes. Technical Directors may write production-specific programs to support development and deployment of digital models, shaders, effects, and imagery, and maintains and supports the material created.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with creative and technical leads to develop digital models, shaders, effects, software, and/or imagery, as needed for the production of feature animation
• Ensure that the result functions in accordance with specifications, including performance, user interface, aesthetics, and robustness (where applicable)
• Review and revise the result with the Director and the creative or technical lead
• Maintain and enhance completed results
• Provide technical support to users
• Produce author related documentation
REQUIREMENTS:
• A good understanding of 3D computer graphics theory and practice
• A basic understanding of composition, physical motion, weight, balance, texture, and form
• Strong programming skills in the UNIX/Linux environment
• Education in computer science, mathematics, physics, architecture, or engineering preferred
• Experience with film, games, or other graphics production experience preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work alone and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure
• Must be open to direction and able to embrace change