[BangPypers] [JOB] DreamWorks Dedicated Unit, Technicolor India: Pipeline Technical Director (TD)

Tue Oct 15 13:47:50 CEST 2013

Sorry for my last mail.

I wish reply would have gone to the originator and not to the group, the
way it used to work earlier. :(

Sorry for spamming.

Nitin K
On 15-Oct-2013 4:42 PM, "Nitin Kumar" <nitin.nitp at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Sneha,
>
> Can I get the feedback from the panel. Just want to know where is my
> process or I am out of the Queue itself :)
> Anticipating your reply.
>
> Nitin K
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 2:18 PM, Venkatraman Sneha <
> sneha.venkatraman at technicolor.com> wrote:
>
>> Openings at DreamWorks Dedicated Unit Technicolor, India (Bangalore)
>>
>> About the company:
>>
>> DreamWorks Animation is a leading producer of high-quality entertainment
>> including CG animated feature films, television series and specials, that
>> have included franchises such as Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda. In
>> mid-2008, DreamWorks Animation partnered with Technicolor India to create
>> DreamWorks Dedicated Unit (DDU), Technicolor India, the first studio for
>> DreamWorks Animation outside of the US, with the goal of creating a fully
>> functioning studio for DreamWorks Animation in India.
>>
>> “...We have transformed over the years from hand-drawn animation to
>> computer-generated films to being a leader in 3D entertainment. Our
>> strategy has remained the same: to produce great stories that are
>> creatively driven and technologically state-of-the-art. In pursuit of this
>> goal I’m proud to say that what defines DreamWorks Animation more than
>> anything else is the dedication and the expertise of our people.”
>>
>> - Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO, DreamWorks Animation SKG
>>
>>
>> The Studio - Life at DDU
>>
>> While DDU operates under the HR umbrella of Technicolor India, the
>> employees are provided the same world class facilities and work culture
>> that has propelled DreamWorks Animation among the “100 Best Companies to
>> Work For” by FORTUNE(r) Magazine for four consecutive years and currently
>> ranked at #12 in 2013. DDU integrates seamlessly with DreamWorks
>> Animation’s other campuses through proprietary tools and technology
>> including state-of-the-art video conferencing facilities and review rooms.
>>
>> The employees of DDU, led by world class leadership, share a passion to
>> tell stories and make movies and bring your most beloved DreamWorks
>> characters to life, with an unflinching commitment to delivering the
>> highest level of quality that has become the hallmark of DreamWorks
>> Animation. It is hence not surprising that DDU attracts a diverse
>> collection of artists, technologists, production and corporate staff
>> including a sizeable number of international talent from countries such as
>> Australia, Belgium, France, Spain, Singapore, Thailand and USA.
>>
>> The artists at DDU are currently working on their first full-length
>> feature film - ‘Penguins of Madagascar’, after having successfully
>> delivered highly rated TV specials such as Merry Madagascar, Scared
>> Shrekless, Madly Madagascar, beside adding valuable contributions to
>> full-feature animated films such as “Puss In Boots”, “Madagascar 3 -
>> Europe’s Most Wanted” and “Rise of the Guardians”.
>>
>> In addition to getting to work on the most prized entertainment
>> properties, every day DreamWorkers enjoy free breakfast at the studio,
>> fitness classes such yoga and pilates, art galleries and more. The training
>> department at DDU provides a wide range of artistic and technical training
>> to enhance the ongoing development of our employees. To celebrate our films
>> and company milestones, DDU has premiere screenings of all of DreamWorks
>> Animation’s movies to all employees and their families. At its core, DDU
>> celebrates the unique personalities of our employees. We support a diverse
>> group of employee interests at work including the DDU Photography group,
>> DDU Badminton club, GreenWorks (with Eco friendly members), volunteer
>> groups, film club and more.
>>
>> At the heart of DDU is the desire to tell great stories and inspire
>> audiences. Our company culture encourages our employees to not only create
>> but also innovate and, ultimately, have fun while at it!
>>
>> Follow these links to see and hear what our employees have to say about
>> work and life at the DDU:
>>
>> DDU Sizzle reel (life at DDU): http://vimeo.com/32071503
>>
>> DDU 2011 Studio reel: http://vimeo.com/20462459
>>
>> DDU 2012 Studio reel: http://vimeo.com/50970882
>>
>>
>>
>> How is python is used in the company:
>>
>> DreamWorks Animation's day to day technical production operations are
>> executed using its complex scalable proprietary pipeline, which is almost
>> all python based. In addition, almost all the proprietary and third party
>> software tools provide a python extension language through pyrex,
>> boost.python and pyQt. The NxG pipeline for the studio is a highly scalable
>> distributed system with complex taskflow mgmt systems and analytics all
>> built on python.
>>
>>
>>
>> Pipeline TD Job Description:
>>
>> A Technical Director (TD) provides pipeline support for production
>> artists and department heads, and enables artist to work more
>> self-sufficiently. A TD will design, develop, and implement new tools and
>> processes for a particular show or department, as well as triage and debug
>> technical issues. A TD is the first line of defense for their department
>> for technical issues and is the liaisons with R&D and other technology
>> departments.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Responsibilities:
>>
>>
>> ●     Work closely with assigned production department to aid them in
>> meeting their creative goals.
>>
>> ●     Provide support when there are technical issues.
>>
>> ●     Develop tools and enhance the pipeline to reduce complexity.
>>
>> ●     Teach classes and write documentation to educate artists and
>> establish best practices.
>>
>> ●     Implement solutions for inefficiencies in the production pipeline.
>>
>> ●     Anticipate problems and proactively resolve them.
>>
>> ●     Aid in designing and implementing tools and workflows in line with
>> studio goals and standards.
>>
>> ●     Assist in the training and mentoring of Entry Level Technical
>> Directors.
>>
>>
>>
>> Requirements:
>>
>> ●     3-5 years of feature level production experience preferable.
>>
>> ●     B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
>> recommended.
>>
>> ●     Strong fundamental Computer Graphics knowledge. (transform
>> matrices, vector mathematics, shading models)
>>
>> ●     Strong computer science and programming skills. (OOP, systems
>> design, Python, C++, tcsh, Mel)
>>
>> ●     Experience with the Unix/Linux environment.
>>
>> ●     Excellent problem-solving skills.
>>
>> ●     Competent at supporting third party applications (Maya, Massive,
>> Houdini, Nuke)
>>
>> ●     Ability to take direction and establish priorities, work
>> independently or with a group, and perform with minimal supervision.
>>
>> ●     Ability to proactively identify issues and resolve them.
>>
>> ●     “Customer first” mentality and willingness to provide direct
>> support to individuals.
>>
>> ●     Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
>>
>>
>>
>> To apply:
>>
>> Please email your applications to: careers.ddu at technicolor.com
>>
>>
>>
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