Tech Director, Creative Services

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Company: Disney
Location: Emeryville, CA

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create new shots in the CS prod, perform camera layout work, run cloth and hair simulation tasks when needed, create and fine-tune lighting, recreate FX from production shots, render high-resolution images (adjust displacement as needed), composite in Nuke, paint work in Photoshop

  • Perform miscellaneous TD tasks for print, online, advertising, promotions, and other corporate marketing initiatives

  • Manage tools version settings as simultaneous projects necessitate moving from one film unit environment to another during normal work

  • Render and adjust film frames using Katana, as well as retouch/paint in Photoshop

  • Present imagery in reviews with production leads and directors and liaise with Disney partners

  • Work with production departments as needed (modeling, layout, shading, simulation, animation, FX) to finesse assets for shot setup and lighting adjustments

  • Work with Rendering to optimize shot work

  • Deliver final images for feature films, often prior to the completion of the production, managing multiple projects simultaneously

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

  • Two to three years of technical director experience; recent college graduates with exceptional skills may be considered

  • Strong technical skills in the tools used for CG film production; layout, 3D lighting, rendering, compositing, simulation, FX, and ability to debug technical issues

  • Fluency with Linux operating system

  • Experience with Global Illumination and physically accurate lighting

  • Working knowledge of Katana (preferred) or another 3D lighting software

  • Working knowledge of Nuke (preferred) or another node-base compositing software

  • Excellent artistic eye for color, composition, layout, and lighting

  • Strong knowledge of Macintosh platform

  • Mid-level to advanced Photoshop skills

  • Must possess ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple projects, and produce high-quality work under tight deadlines

  • Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills

  • Adept at working both independently and collaboratively

  • Open to direction and adaptable to change