Assistant Technical Director
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
BlueBolt is looking for an Assistant Technical Director (ATD) to join our expanding dynamic this role you will provide technical support and enhance how our Technology team supports BlueBolts artists and producers. You will offer vital technical assistance influence our tools and infrastructure and help advance our pipeline and workflows.
The perfect candidate will have previous ATD experience in VFX. This position reports directly to the Head of Pipeline. Our offices are in Central London and we anticipate a hybrid work model of two days per week in the office.
Responsibilities:
Providing first line support for application & hardware issues
Troubleshooting rendering issues and managing render resources
Helping to roll-out new tools by testing and writing user documentation
Managing technical services & completing technical tasks schedule
Supporting the maintenance of technical infrastructure
Helping the tech team on larger devops projects as well as taking the lead on smaller projects
Configuring publishing systems for new shows as well as running colour & framing loop tests
Internal testing of 3rd party and internal tools.
Experience and Skills - Required:
Experience working in a tech support role
Excellent communication skills
The ability to communicate effectively with non-technical people
Ability to diagnose and resolve problems
Professional working attitude
The ability to work autonomously and within a team
Taking ownership of challenges through to resolution
Working well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Good time management and priority handling skills.
Experience and Skills - Nice To Have:
Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
Experience with creative applications such as Maya Houdini or Nuke
Knowledge of Linux/OSX
Python scripting experience.
About BlueBolt
BlueBolt is an award-winning visual effects company with fifteen years of experience in film and television. We specialize in compositing computer graphics and digital matte painting. Recent projects include Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning The Thursday Murder Club Mobland Nosferatu Bad Sisters Wolf Hall and Ridley Scotts Napoleon.
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