VFX Layout Technical Specialist

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeTechnical Full time $120,000 - $170,000
Job Title: Layout Technical Lead

You will be responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of tools and workflows within the VFX Layout department.

About the Role:

  • Work collaboratively with stakeholders to create a long-term vision for tool development.
  • Coordinate with workflow architects and software development teams to manage priorities, guide, support, and test tool development.
  • Maintain existing tools and setups in collaboration with Pipeline TDs, Render Supervisors, and the VFX Layout Department team.
  • Establish standardization in workflow, output, and development best practices within the VFX Layout department.
  • Create clear and accurate documentation for methodologies and workflows.
  • Develop and deliver training sessions and support wider training for the department by creating and maintaining department training materials.
  • Represent the needs of the VFX Layout department in cross-department pipeline and R&D planning conversations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee artist work when assigned to department development tasks.
  • Manage the implementation of new tools and workflows.
  • Collaborate with artists to understand their technical needs and develop solutions.
  • Ensure seamless integration of new tools with existing systems.
  • Provide technical advice and support for artists.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in high-end feature film VFX production.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience of full VFX and Layout pipelines.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Maya and experience in developing tools for DCC packages in Maya.
  • High level of proficiency in all technical areas of VFX Layout, including shot publishing, viewables, review, QC, and presentation process.
  • Good understanding of practical cameras and camera techniques, such as stitches and projections in a virtual environment.

About You:

  • An organized, motivated, and proactive self-starter.
  • A collaborative, forward-thinking, approachable leader and team player who is a clear communicator.
  • Able to adapt to changing requirements and deadlines.
  • Adaptable, maintains a willingness to learn new skills and techniques - including proprietary software.
  • Calm under pressure and committed to meeting deadlines.
  • Good creative and technical problem-solving skills.
  • A positive, can-do attitude.

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