• Design workflows and tools to improve the performance and efficiency of the lighting and shading departments
• Prototyping quickly ideas as "proof of concept" for new tool developments
• Support the lighting and shading departments with quick technical issues
• Maintain and troubleshoot bugs on existing custom pipeline tools
• Attention to detail when implementing tools and new systems workflows.
• Proficiency with multiple industry-specific software packages (Maya, Blender, Houdini, Zbrush, Substance Painter/Designer, nuke etc.)
• Reporting to the department supervisors and CG Supervisors to help design solutions and workflow

• 5+ year experience as a Technical director, Lighter or Lookdev artist in the industry a plus
• Kepp up-to-date with new advances in "industry-specific technical developments"
• Proficiency in python scripting
• Experience with direct attribute manipulation in Houdini or Katana a plus
• Knowledge of Houdini HDA or Katana Macro creation a plus
• Proficiency in PyQt scripting a plus
• Strong understanding of pipeline workflow interaction between the studio departments (modeling, layout, animation, surfacing, cfx, effects and lighting)

Benefits

• Great company culture, with a team that is very technically proficient, highly motivated & excited to work on projects that will change the industry
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Casual dress-code

Tangent Animation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.