• Design workflows and tools to improve the performance and efficiency of any of the studio departments (modeling, layout, animation, surfacing, rigging, crowds, VFX, lighting).
• Prototyping quickly ideas as "proof of concept" for new tool developments.
• Support the studio 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 CG Supervisors and other leads to help design solutions and workflow.

• 3+ year experience as a Technical director in the industry a plus.
• A computer science degree (or equivalent) a plus.
• Maintain knowledge up to date with new advances in "industry-specific technical developments".
• Proficiency in python scripting.
• Proficiency in PyQt scripting a plus.
• Knowledge of "C" and/or "C++" languages a plus
• Strong understanding of pipeline workflow interaction between the studio departments (modeling, layout, animation, surfacing, rigging, crowds, shot finaling, character finaling, vfx 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.