jobby: 3DS Max Technical Director, Snowball Studios, Toronto

3DS Max Technical Director

Snowball Studios is currently looking for a 3DS Max Technical Director to join our expanding team for a large upcoming slate of productions with multiple major IP providers. A background in 3DS Max is mandatory for this position. The Technical Director collaborates with Production and Studio Leadership to determine and manage the technical approach needed to achieve the creative and quality goals of the project within the projected budget, schedule, and resources.

DESCRIPTION

Work closely with Department Heads, Producers, artists and other necessary departments in creating high quality animation through the technical pipeline.
Provide clear direction to all CG departments, setting clear objectives and monitoring the process, progress and results
Clearly brief developers on R&D and pipeline requirements
Determine, modify and maintain the most effective and efficient technical approach and workflow possible
Solving day-to-day issues, and pro-actively eliminate potential problems in pipeline tools before they impact the production
Assist and supervise the artist in achieving all technical aspects of production including assets dev, rigging, animation, lighting, and FX
Keep up on current technology trends and tools (hardware and software) that best suits the production in the development of a stronger creative technical environment
Design and implement the technical, artistic pipeline and workflow, and make sure the tools for the project are up to the task
Train the team members and review their work, ensuring high standard results
Work with Creative Resources to define recruiting goals to achieve the appropriate balance of qualified artists.
Ability and willingness to problem solve and create solutions for creative requests from all department heads and show leadership.

REQUIREMENTS

3 years of work experience as a supervisor in animation with the ability to ensure artists work is of a high caliber both artistically and technically
Excellent organizational, communication and project management skills
Good technical understanding of 3ds Max pipelines and the ability to specify efficient workflows and identify additional tools required
Excellent working knowledge of 3ds Max and knowledge with Vray and Mental Ray.
Knowledge of Python scripting considered a strong asset
Excellent understanding of modelling, texturing, look development, lighting and color, particles, fluids and dynamics and excellent attention to details
Has worked or experience with a Toonshade pipeline.
Thorough understating of the various technical and creative aspect of production for CG animation
Proven team leadership, strong motivational skills and willingness to share knowledge
Previous experience with team management and task assignment is required
Ability to work under tight deadlines
A strong Demo Reel showing artistic sensibility, and creative problem solving
Previous experience training, mentoring and recruiting CG artists
A degree in computer science, math or engineering would be considered an asset
Enthusiasm to push a show to it’s full potential, both technically and creatively to create a gratifying experience for the team along with the client.