Animation Pipeline Technician
The Animation Pipeline Technician is responsible for the successful creation of the company’s pipeline software tools, collaborating and supporting Production in making technical decisions and general technical support throughout the production process.
Key responsibilities
- Developing stable, scalable and effective libraries, APIs, and tools for our animation production pipeline
- Working with artists, leads, and directors to implement solutions for production workflows with an emphasis on optimization.
- Collaborating with the different teams to map out and optimize project timelines to achieve goals.
- Adhering to coding standards and procedures as outlined by the IT & Cybersecurity team.
- Documenting code from top to bottom by following the standards as outlined by the IT & Cybersecurity team.
- Research and Development of new software and techniques to recommend improvements to studio environment and workflows.
- Keep up to speed on current technology trends and tools both hardware and software
- Aiding in all stages of production software and pipeline support.
- Mentoring and coaching team members
About LDS
Located in one of North America’s largest animation hubs, Laughing Dragon Studios is a 2D animation studio in the heart of Montreal.
With a team of over 100 dedicated animators working in Toon Boom Harmony and other internally developed suites, as well as in-house editors, writers, illustrators and producers, Laughing Dragon Studios is a full-service studio.
We can take any idea, story or script and develop it smoothly to the screen, no matter the platform. Laughing Dragon also has an extensive slate of internally developed IP’s and concepts.
In addition to studio and producer projects, LDS works extensively in the advertising and video game industries. LDS has had the opportunity to work in the Gaming Industry, providing cut scenes, ads and more to AAA Video Game Companies like Riot Games, Blizzard, Square Enix, and more.
From concept to design, rigging, animation, voice casting, SFX, editing and more, Laughing Dragon is a one-stop-studio for anyone looking to create top-quality 2D animation, on any scale.
Our work can be found on television, in theatres and on streaming services worldwide.
Requirements
- Experience in VFX or Animation
- 1-2 years of Python experience
- Proven Javascript using UXP For Adobe products interfacing with ftrack Studio.
- Experience in developing libraries used by other pipeline technicians and software engineers
- Experience with SQL, Toonboom Harmony, Toonboom Storyboard, Deadline, Monday.com and ftrack Studio / Connect is an asset
- Experience with the Git source control systems
- Experience as a Animation Pipeline Technician is preferred
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of up-to-date Production Technology / IT methods, practices, and trends
- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to think outside the box.
- Strong ability to juggle multiple projects and work under strict deadlines
Benefits
Starting in May 2024, we are offering a one-year contracts in studio.
- Possibilities to extend the contract for other projects afterward.
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