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| CGI Technical Director @ Burrows N.Visage Position type: Full-Time |
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http://www.burrows.info/job_pdf/cgi_technical_director.pdf With an impressive client list and a track record of success spanning more than thirty-five years, Burrows 3D animation studio, provides production driven technical solutions and efficient ways of creating our work to our CGI team. The successful candidate will have strong practical experience & theoretical knowledge of both Computer Science & related 2D/3D disciplines. You will be a driven, team orientated and a customer focused professional. We are looking for a technical artist who has a wide range of expertise across software, systems & scripting. Ideally you will have experience or / exposure to the following technologies: (please see the Person Specification & Core Competencies document for full details). * solid understanding of CG / VFX pipelines, * Python, * MAXScript, * JavaScript Any of the following would be highly advantageous: Troubleshooting 2D, 3D & CGI based software, a keen interest in Automotive Visualisation, 3D, web development, internet & mobile engineering knowledge in this field. This role may require overtime (including weekends) and occasional travel, sometimes at short notice to meet deadlines. Our offices are 23 minutes by rail from Liverpool Street, situated next to Shenfield railway station. We offer competitive salaries based upon experience, a generous benefits package - including 26 days' annual leave, paid overtime, healthcare & free car parking. As an Investor in People Company, we are committed to the on-going personal development of everyone in the Company. All applicants must hold relevant status documentation to work in the UK/European Community prior to applying to us. Due to the anticipated response, please note that we will only be contacting those applicants who have been shortlisted. To apply for this exciting opportunity, please forward your CV with a covering letter, noting your current remuneration package to:. Human Resources, Burrows, The Burrows Building, 5 Rayleigh Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex CM13 1AB. Tel: 01277246698 Fax: 01277 246778. email: burrows_careers@burrows.yr.com web: www.burrows.info http://www.burrowscgistudio.com/ Applications without remuneration details will not be progressed. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES For more information on Burrows please see our company website at www.burrows.info and www.burrowscgistudio.com Job title: CGI Technical Director Responsible to: CGI Creative Director Department: CGI Studio Reporting to: Digital Systems Manager Job purpose: To provide production driven technical solutions to the CGI Studio. To provide Artistic technological support and scripting to members of the CGI team. Produce stills, animation and technical assets and develop new and efficient ways of creating our work. Assist in the development of innovative solutions as part of the CGI Studio growth. Key accountabilities: To provide artistic technological support and scripting to members of the CGI studio. This includes the operating system, 2D/3D software, plug-ins, scripts as well as other 3rd party technologies using multiple programming languages. Take ownership and maintain any software, scripts developed and their corresponding source code repositories and documentation/wiki, providing training to artists where necessary.
To keep up to date on new research and industry developments, and maintain knowledge in relevant fields and contribute regularly to the CGI Studio collective learning within the team environment.
To work within the IT procedures for development, adhering to our ISO procedures.
To render & data wrangle jobs in progress via the in-house render management software, providing expertise where necessary.
Ensure documentation, operation manuals, policies, wiki knowledge base is kept up to date.
To be able to produce stills and animations to keep up to date on the artists needs and future development requirements and to enhance and make our resource more efficient.
Carry out any reasonable duties as identified by your line manager.
Other: To positively represent Burrows to our customers and suppliers
To ensure compliance with all contractual employment obligations
To ensure compliance with our ISO standards
To fully participate in the Company’s performance management and development programmes
To maximise own ability to produce quality work, on time, and to brief, utilizing best skills and available technology
To work in accordance with the Company’s Human Resources policies and procedures
To ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements
This job profile accurately reflects the requirements of the job at the time of writing but may be subject to change from time to time to meet the changing needs of the business
Essential Skills:
Expert with: Experience with: Qualification: Attitude: Desirable: Experience with Apache httpd build, deploy, support, config |
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Note: This job has been listed since Tue Apr 17, 2012 |
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