Animation Technical Director

Stereo D is the recognized leader in high-quality conversions of 2D theatrical content into stereoscopic 3D imagery. Formed in 2009 and acquired by Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc.

The Animation Technical Director is responsible for designing, developing and implementing tools that will be used studio-wide or show-specific. As needed, a TD may be asked to do shot work. The Animation TD works closely with Production leadership, Creatives and technical teams and may serve as a liaison between these groups and the Pipe and IT departments.

* Create and deploy new tools and procedures both studio-wide and show-specific and support their adoption into the wider pipeline * Ensure software development follows studio policies and guidelines * Assist creatives by troubleshooting and fixing shots or other critical production issues * Do shot work or asset creation, as needed * Research, advocate and lead in the adoption of innovative new technical, commercial or open-source tools and libraries, standards and best-practices to help maintain industry relevance and the highest possible quality and efficiency * Contribute to and maintain pipeline documentation, examples and training materials * Assist in training and mentoring of entry level and associate technical directors

* Preferable a BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent * Experience with scripting/programming in Python, Perl, MEL and/or C/C++ a plus * 2D and CG animation software knowledge a plus; especially, TVPaint, Harmony, Nuke, Maya, Photoshop, Houdini and Katana * Experience with Microsoft windows and unix/linux environments * Experience in optimization, debugging and software architecture * Experience in computer animation, visual effects or game industry is preferred * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Aesthetic eye and/or artistic background highly desired * Proven ability to work autonomously and in team settings * Ability to work shift hours as required