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

[Jeffrey Jose]

I work at the DreamWorks Dedicated Unit, and I'm happy to field questions
if you have any.

Cheers!
-jeff
Lead Technical Director | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4162617/



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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