Assistant Technical Director (Compositing) Job at Framestore in New York

Assistant Technical Director (Compositing)

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Assistant Technical Director (Compositing)

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This is a full-time staff position with benefits within our New York team. While local candidates are preferred, we are open to considering remote applications from within the U.S. who can work standard Eastern Time business hours.

The Assistant Technical Director (ATD) supports, develops, and maintains the creative and technical toolset for the compositing team, with a primary focus on artist facing tools and scripts built within Nuke. The ATD works closely with the Head of 2D, senior artists, and the pipeline team to identify workflow bottlenecks and develop robust solutions. This is a hands-on technical role that requires a keen eye for both creative process and technical problem-solving.

What you’ll do:

• Troubleshoot and maintain department tools that ensure seamless data exchange between core applications like Nuke, Maya, and Houdini
• Act as the first point of contact for urgent technical issues within Nuke
• Facilitate communication between the Compositing and Pipeline teams
• Collaborate with artists to create tools to improve workflow, aiming to automate repetitive tasks
• Document problems, solutions, and development efforts, together with usage guides for all tools, updating as necessary
• Collaborate with Pipeline Technical Directors, discussing department and show needs, and proposing solutions/improvements where necessary via documented channels
• Manage production data on a large, networked file system, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for all departments
• Previous experience of Python and Shell scripting
• Strong knowledge of Nuke
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix
• Familiarity with a variety of other commercial graphics applications such as Maya or Houdini
• Previous experience in visual effects, CG animation or video game production
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work well in a collaborative environment
• A passion and curiosity for advancements in computer graphics technology, from visual effects, to software, or video games
  
  
  

You might also have:

• An understanding of colorspace
• Experience in Unreal/real time engines is useful but not essential
• A broad understanding of the Visual Effects process, from shooting through to compositing is an advantage
• Familiarity with Autodesk’s Flow Production Tracking (Shotgrid)
  
  
  

New York Employees Pay Range: $70,000 - $110,000 per year.

The posted range describes the minimum to maximum range for this job description in the state of New York. The range is posted in accordance with the New York Pay Transparency Bill. The range for this same position may be lower or higher in markets outside of New York City. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Accessibility Statement

Our New York studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry, accessible toilets on all floors, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Application Process

To apply, please complete the following application form

We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know—we are happy to accommodate your needs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Animation and Post-production

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