Technical Director for Whiskytree

Whiskytree, located in the Bay Area of northern California, offers visual effects, art department, retouching, and location capture services for film, games, and advertising.

We are currently looking for a Technical Director for a project position.

Responsibilities:

• Create visual effects for feature film and other projects with a balance of technical knowhow, artistic sensibility, and advanced problem-solving skills
• Responsible for lighting, rigging, simulation (fluid, smoke, cloth, dynamics), camera setup/tracking/animation, render optimization, and jack-of-all trades computer graphics work
• Build and maintain VFX toolsets including Softimage, Maya, Nuke, and a wide range of utility applications
• Participate in the success of the company on a daily basis

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in visual effects
• Proven knowledge of and experience in Softimage, Python, and Mental Ray
• Some experience in Nuke and Photoshop
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, industrial design, architecture, or similar discipline
• Strong traditional art and photography skills
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner, and in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of taking initiative to produce independent solutions to technical and artistic challenges
• Experience in shader writing, C++, MEL, objective C, and web development is a plus
• The aptitude to participate in all aspects of creating final shots

To Apply:

Send email to ro@whiskytree.com that contains the following:
• Subject line “TD submission – your name"
• A signed and scanned Whiskytree Inc Content Submission Agreement – www.whiskytree.com/static/files/WTCSA.pdf
• Your resume and cover letter
• A link to your website

Or

Send postal mail that contains the following:
• A printed and signed Whiskytree Inc Content Submission Agreement –
www.whiskytree.com/static/files/WTCSA.pdf
• A good old-fashioned paper resume with cover letter
• Demo reel

Attention:
Recruitment Offices
Whiskytree Inc
914 Mission AVE, 3rd Floor
San Rafael, CA 94901

No phone calls please

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