Sweatbox TD

Shot Finishing (Environment Generalist, Lighting, and Comp) Vancouver, Canada


Description

Position at DNEG

As a Sweatbox TD, you will work directly with the VFX CG Supervisors, Department Supervisors, Leads, and Production teams to debug shots from blocking animation through final lighting. We are looking for talent with strong technical skills, strong problem solving skills and team players for producing high-end imagery. This opportunity is geared toward talent with career aspirations as a TD/artist in our Layout, CFX, FX, Lighting, or Animation departments. 


Must Have  
  • Experience using 3D software packages such as Maya, Houdini, Katana, RenderMan, etc.
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Interest in the production pipeline as a whole with a 'generalist' mindset
  • Experience programming in Python
  • An understanding of form, texture, physical motion, weight, balance, and lighting
  • Understanding of Linux/Unix based operating systems

About You  
  • Organized, pro-active, goal oriented and a self-starter 
  • A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration 
  • Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software 
  • Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines 
  • A positive, can-do attitude

 

Please note that this is a unionized position and will be covered by a collective agreement between DNEG and IATSE, in the coming months. As a unionized employee, you will be required to join the union and will benefit from the conditions set out in the collective agreement. Union dues will be required once the collective agreement is in place.
 
The base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000 to $105,000 CAD. DNEG salary ranges are determined by function, department, level, and location. An individual's pay within a given range is determined by their transferrable or job-related skills and work experience. Salary ranges are modified from time to time based on external market data collected through our third-party surveys. 


About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).