What You’ll Do

• Manage, track, and review all work sent out to and received by third party partners and shows, and communicate any information to appropriate parties as it relates to this process

• Load all incoming scans and digital deliveries from an outside post facility and on-set artists and supervisors

• Oversee the output of all hi-res images for digital delivery to clients

• Communicate and work with Show Supervisors as needed when issues arise that impact multiple shots being sent to or from external vendors

• Gain knowledge of how assets integrate and are used when returned or sent to a vendor

• Consult with other departments on development of tools and be prepared to help modify scripts to help facilitate workflow

• Use proprietary tools to convert files and apply look up tables

• Ensure that files are converted and loaded properly by consulting with Color Science team

• Package up and QC assets as requested by clients

• Unpack and integrate deliverables back into the ILM pipeline

• Interact with Show Supervisors, Production Engineering, and CG Artists as needed to ensure smooth flow of data in and out of the studio

• Transcode file formats and monitor file transfers to and from various sources

• Assist with distribution, debugging, and processing of work coming back

• Work closely with Production Assistant/Coordinator in charge of communicating with External Vendors

• Ensure images or assets are maintained within ILM’s current security standards

• Notify management of any security breaches or misuse of company or client assets

• Communicate directly with third-party partners when needed. Communication is preferably handled through the shows’ Production

• Document and disseminate current operating procedures

• Report equipment or system failures to the engineering staff in a timely manner

• Learn and work within ILM coding standards and provide proper documentation for any tools created

• Provide training and assistance to new coworkers on toolsets and workflows

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Film Production, or equivalent degree

• 3 + years relevant work experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with diverse personalities

• Familiarity with film and video post-production and/or computer graphics techniques highly desired

• Strong time management skills; Ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Aesthetic eye and/or artistic background highly desired

• Proven ability to work autonomously and in team settings

• Highly motivated

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to adapt to a high pressure, fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Ability to work shift hours as required

• High technical quality control

• A strong work ethic with dedicated and high customer service

• Proven competency with Mac, Linux, & Windows operating systems

• Strong scripting language (e.g. Python, Perl) and programming language (e.g. C/C++, Java) is a must

• Knowledge of, and experience with, 3D animation software (e.g. Maya) highly desired

• Database knowledge preferred (e.g. Oracle, Redis, MongoDB, Cassandra)

• Knowledge of networking, tape backup systems, hardware a plus

• Experience with Maya, Katana and Nuke a plus

• VFX, Feature Animation, or Episodic production experience a plus

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