Technical Assistant ILM London
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10042852 Location London, United Kingdom Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Mar. 22, 2024Job Summary:
Position Summary
The Technical Assistant position is an exciting opportunity for a
technical individual who enjoys problem solving and a passion for cutting edge
technology to contribute across all aspects of production at ILM. This position
provides assistance directly to artists and production staff and works closely with
production and software engineers to enable the success and efficiency of the
production pipeline.
What You’ll Do
● Troubleshooting and dynamic problem solving for layout, animation,
lighting, and post-production workflows
● Image/Media handling, including conversion, manipulation, quality control,
and playback for visual reviews
● Render troubleshooting and queue management
● Data management, including monitoring/cleanup of disk space usage, file
transfer, and quality assurance
● Communication between artists, production, and technical groups for the
timely resolution of any issues affecting production.
● Data archival and restores
● Automation of common tasks and reports to improve efficiency of all
aspects of the production pipeline
What We’re Looking For
● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree.
● Aesthetic eye and/or artistic background highly desired.
● Proven knowledge of and experience with Windows and UNIX/Linux
operating systems.
● Professional experience programming (i.e. C/C++) and scripting language
experience (i.e. Python, Perl) a must.
● Understanding of, and experience with, 3D modeling/animation software
(i.e. Maya) highly desired.
● Familiarity with film, video and animation post production and/or computer
graphics techniques highly desired.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Strong social
skills and the ability to effectively interact with diverse personalities.
● Strong time management skills; Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
● Proven ability to work autonomously and in team settings.
● Highly motivated. Career focus for animation, visual effects, or games
industries
This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.
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About Industrial Light & Magic:
Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ILM (UK) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.
ILM (UK) Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.