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6/15

Executive Vice President Of Visual Effects

Culver City, CA Details

Full Time

Executive *** President of Visual Effects - *** Entertainment

Location: Culver City, CA - *** Studio Headquarters

Reports to: President of Production Administration, Columbia Pictures

Embrace a leading role in the evolution of cinematic artistry as the Executive *** President of Visual Effects at *** Entertainment. You will be presented with the unique opportunity to oversee and guide the Visual Effects department. Your leadership will be instrumental in the production of breathtaking visual experiences that enchant and engage audiences globally. This critical position transcends traditional management, as it demands a visionary approach to elevate and define the standard of visual storytelling within our live-action feature films throughout the *** portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the Visual Effects department, managing both the staff and feature film projects, ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to budgets.
Oversee all aspects of VFX production, from pre-visualization to post-production, offering guidance and training to VFX producers, supervisors, and crew.
Develop and maintain detailed VFX breakdowns, budgets, and production methodologies by evaluating scripts, storyboards, and other materials.
Collaborate with directors, producers, production executives and creative executives to tailor production methodologies and budgets to evolving project needs throughout all production phases.
Stay abreast of industry trends, regularly exploring new vendors, technologies, and innovative methods to maintain and enhance the company's competitive edge in visual effects.
Facilitate the distribution of materials to VFX companies for bidding and oversee the selection and approval of VFX vendors and their creative and technical teams.
Recruit and hire key VFX personnel in consultation with the President of Production Administration, ensuring proper onboarding and contract management.
Monitor and confirm the accuracy of financial reporting, status reports, and shot summaries, ensuring consistent reflection of rebate and tax incentive data.
Negotiate and monitor VFX vendor contracts to guarantee on-time delivery and adherence to contractual obligations.
Maintain and analyze weekly VFX cost reports, budget summaries, and manage overage requests for each project.
Ensure compliance with VFX policies regarding asset retention and credit guidelines.
Personally manage VFX on projects without designated staff, acting as the liaison *** ween production, marketing, editorial, and vendors.

Qualifications:

Requires at least 15+ years of VFX leadership experience.
Extensive knowledge of the VFX process from methodology and budgeting to final film delivery.
Proven management experience, with the ability to lead studio VFX personnel and film crews effectively.
Comprehensive understanding of the creative execution of VFX shots.
Proficiency in database programs such as Shotgrid, Filemaker, and Pix.
Demonstrated expertise in estimating and production management of visual effects.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels.
Strong problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to address challenges creatively and effectively.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and schedule work effectively.
Capacity to work under tight deadlines and adapt to the dynamic demands of the department.
Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Diplomacy, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive issues and confidential matters are crucial.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/26

Sound Designer-seasonal

Miami, FL Details

Full Time

Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

Televisa *** , the leading Spanish-language content and *** company in the U.S. is seeking a Sound Designer, responsible for providing any required sounds to accompany screen action, work closely with the production mixer, sound supervisor, the editor, and the director to create original sound elements. The Sound Designers most be experienced sound editors to often carry out the managerial role. Able to supervise the work of the entire sound postproduction process and having a specialized role in creating the sound concept for the production.

YOU DAY - DAY:

Use systems which could include UE4 Blueprints, Max MSP or other visual logic systems
compose and engineer music
Assist in post-production by improving sound quality or adding sound over video
record, layer and produce sounds and sound effects for a desired impact
Spot, arrange and edit audio into video or other delivery mechanisms.

YOU HAVE:

A love of and curiosity for sound
The ability to research and pitch your ideas to senior colleagues
an understanding of how sound works alongside other elements, including set, lighting, moving image, or an interactive virtual world
The ability to record in a studio and on location
Troubleshooting and problem-solving know-how
The capability to mix in a variety of formats including Stereo Dolby Ames as well as spatial audio
Abilities in a range of post-production skills, including editing and mastering
Knowledge of acoustics
An understanding of equipment set up and calibration
Fluency in MMOD and/or Wwise as interactive audio solutions for a range of ***
Competency in the use of Max MSP and Pure data for music composition and multi *** programming
Video editing skills including Premier Pro, Final Cut, Avid and Avid *** Composer
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

*** is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/26

News Editor

Grand Rapids, MI Details

Full Time

****-TV in beautiful Grand Rapids, MI has an opportunity for someone who understands the importance of great editing, and also knows how to shoot memorable video. Our newscasts rely on editors to bring stories to life. The News Editor/Photographer operates editing equipment to produce images or scenes for newscasts and other programming. This staff member takes in live feeds from ****-TV news crews, and shares our content with 200+ stations around the Nexstar Nation. We also use this editor/photographer to shoot news stories and cover breaking news. Effective use of a camera is a must.

Job Description:

Organizes and strings together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming.
Reviews assembled footage on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary.
Trims filmed segments to specified lengths and reassembles segments into sequences that present stories with maximum effect.
Determines the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete spots.
Sets up and operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
Shoots news stories.
Captures video at breaking news scenes.
Runs cameras on live shots.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills :

High school diploma.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Minimum one year experience operating video editing equipment.
Minimum one year experience running a news camera.
Proficiency with computers, and other office equipment.
Proficiency with video editing equipment.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Training/Equipment: Computer with editing and motion graphic software and videography skills.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with deadline pressures. Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items such as cameras, tripods, lights, etc, up to 25 pounds. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

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7/26

Research Scientist 4 - Studio Media Algorithms

Los Gatos, CA Details

Full Time

*** is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Role
Location: Los Gatos, CA At *** , our mission is to entertain the world by connecting our members to an extensive library of amazing stories from all over the globe. We are revolutionizing storytelling as we deliver billions of hours of movies, TV shows, and games per month to 200+ million members across 190+ countries in 30+ languages. Developing data-driven algorithms and systems to help our creators in the *** *** produce content effectively and efficiently is an important part of that mission. The Studio *** Algorithms team is at the forefront of algorithmic innovation to enhance and support the creation of movies, TV shows, games, and other multi *** content. This team's work is responsible for unlocking new creative possibilities for storytellers and driving efficiency of the content creation process, ultimately bringing more joy to viewers all over the world. We are looking for a Research Scientist with demonstrated experience in deep machine learning and one or more of computer vision (CV), natural language processing (NLP), and computer graphics (CG) to research and develop algorithms and models to enhance the tools used by content creators throughout the production lifecycle, including visual effects (VFX), animation, and games. In this role, you will:

Design, implement, and evaluate algorithmic solutions for variety of problems in the VFX, animation, and games space, pushing forward the state of the art in CG and CV as needed.
Developing foundational ML models and methods with one-to-many applications, contributing to our core focus areas in *** algorithms.
Work cross-functionally with engineers, scientists, artists, and product leaders across teams, to help identify and prioritize opportunities and problem requirements.
Provide input to the design of our AI platform.

About you:

Research experience with a successful track record of delivering quality results and/or academic publications in top ML, CV, CG, or NLP venues.
Expertise in designing and training deep learning (DL) architectures for *** understanding and generation with a broad understanding of DL methods and literature.
Familiarity with modern computer graphics techniques.
Deep mathematical skills with knowledge of statistical methods and optimization.
Extensive experience with DL frameworks such as Tensorflow or PyTorch.
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
Great interpersonal skills for collaboration with technical and non-technical partners.
Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field.

Bonus experience:

Cutting-edge work on modern generative methods and their building blocks.
Domain experience in visual effects, games, or animation, and track record of developing tools/solutions in these (or closely relevant) areas.
Computer graphics and VFX tools and game engines such as Unreal Engine, Unity, Autodesk Maya, or Nuke.
3D vision and reconstruction.

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $170,000 - $720,000. *** provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are im *** tely entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here. *** is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Job is open for no less than 20 days and will be removed when the position is filled.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/26

Production Technologist, Nonfiction

Los Angeles, CA Details

Full Time

*** is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Role
*** is the leading provider of streaming video, much of the content being original features, shorts, series, documentaries, comedy specials and unscripted content. Across all types of projects, *** strives to optimize content quality and longevity without compromising efficiency and creative vision. As part of the Production Technology and Operations team, Production Technologists aim to drive the adoption of practices that favor technical quality and predictable results on *** Productions. From on-set through to final delivery, we offer direct support to production crews as well as internal and external physical production, post, and visual effects teams. By staying up-to-date with the most advanced developments in professional and consumer technology, our Technologists offer expertise in key areas of motion picture production and post-production - cameras, sound, data management, image science, dailies, editorial, color correction, deliverables, archival, VFX imaging and more! The Nonfiction Technologist serves as the subject matter expert consultant on workflows for documentaries, unscripted shows, and 'live-to-tape' productions. As part of the Production Technology & Operations team, you will:

Support *** Original productions through technical consultation, onsite visits, and targeted engagement throughout the production lifecycle to remove technical barriers and empower creative flexibility.
Work closely with both *** Production and Innovation teams, informing them on the practicality and go-to-market strategy for emerging / new technologies and imaging workflows on *** productions.
Contribute to designing, testing, and implementing cloud-based production technologies.
Consult for complex imaging and workflow pipeline issues that impact production costs, time, and delivery to service.
Engage with internal and external teams on both *** 's technical specifications and production best practices and why they exist, setting our partners up for success in areas such as image capture, scaling, color management, and interchange.
Evaluate challenges and opportunities for partner self-sufficiency in support of *** productions, both in-region and in collaboration with global teams.
Maintain currency on filmmaking trends and new technologies in production workflows.
Introduce key stakeholders (creatives, production executives, partners) to emerging production technologies, increasing their knowledge of "what's possible."
Represent the *** Production Technology and Operations team at industry functions, conferences, committee meetings, etc.

Skills & Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years experience of practical workflow and imaging experience applied toward actual productions either in technical on-set or post-production roles, with a focus across Nonfiction genres.
Strong customer orientation and helpful, collaborative demeanor.
An ability to translate technical jargon and filmmaking workflows into practical, applicable, and actionable directions.
Extensive understanding of broadcast, image capture, production, and post-production workflows.
A strong desire to bring cutting-edge innovative technology and techniques to elevate the Nonfiction space.
Understanding of common industry tools and production practices.
Willingness and aptitude to educate both internal and external entities with varying degrees of knowledge in your areas of expertise.
Ability to develop long-standing relationships with production and post-production operational teams.
Ability to communicate and interact on a global level and frame projects with sensitivity to cultural diversity and industrial variation.
Knowledge of industry standards and the bodies that ratify them.
Experience in and relationships with technology solutions, equipment, and ser *** vendors across production and post.
A passion for sound and the moving image.
Ability to thrive in the *** culture centered around feedback, transparency, and accountability.
This position is based in Los Angeles, CA

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $160,000 - $360,000. *** provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are im *** tely entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here. *** is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Job is open for no less than 20 days and will be removed when the position is filled.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/26

Technology Systems And Operations Specialist (animation)

Burbank, CA Details

Full Time

*** is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Role
*** is the world's leading streaming entertainment ser *** with over 265 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without adverts or commitments. | Role As an N-Tech: Technology Experience Specialist (TES) - Animation, you will manage and maintain technology services on-site at *** Animation *** . This position will partner with our remote *** Support team and act as an escalation point for various applications, services and technologies. You will be responsible for building in-depth knowledge of *** technologies and integrations across the ecosystem. For ser *** efficiency, this role will also partner with Managed Ser *** Providers to ensure on-site support scales to meet the needs of the workforce. Animation studio and production IT support is a must. | Your Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day support to onsite users by serving as a primary point of contact for users seeking technical assistance.
Responsible for learning how users experience technology through investigation, documentation, and categorization of interactions with a focus on trends and contact reasoning.
Prioritize managing technical issues, triage/research bugs, be a part of incident/outage management workflows, escalate issues to appropriate partner groups, and develop/maintain robust documentation to create a positive knowledge base experience.
Recognize and connect patterns in how users experience technology across 1st and 3rd party technologies by composing bug reports when needed.
Recommend and/or implement experience improvements, potentially direct on-site Managed Ser *** Providers (MSPs), make feature requests, bring to attention opportunities to create self-ser *** solutions, as well as productivity enhancements.
Identify and link ZenDesk tickets that show a pattern of behavior/user friction, curate the stories of the patterns, and maintain the health of the User Experience Jira space.
Ensure that user interactions are at the highest quality technical support level while engaging in our organization's strategy to learn from user experience.
Engage and work with our global team as part of an overall user journey experience team, gathering important information, data, and context to bridge the user experience with partner teams, using compassionate and thoughtful feedback/ideas.
Leverage metrics and reporting to identify trends within the environment and collaborate with cross-functional partners to proactively identify issues before they arise.
Contribute to an inspiring, empowering, collaborative, and supportive team environment, leading by example and flexing to roll up your sleeves and support the team as needed.
Actively participate and contribute to efforts designed to improve how users experience both technology and support at *** .
Ensure the quality of support through review, feedback, and coaching.
Flexibility in working hours to help meet the needs of the business.
Live the *** Culture.

| Your Skills & Experience:

4+ years experience providing support in a fast-paced studio environment, working alongside talent, technical teams, vendors, contractors etc.
Subject matter expertise of on-site studio needs for Animation, Visual Effects, Games, or post-production workflows.
Experience prioritizing and supporting Internal and Creative Executives.
Knowledge of troubleshooting studio infrastructure (storage, network, etc.).
Knowledge of troubleshooting MacOS, Windows, remote workstations, and AV systems.
Demonstrated cross-functional working relationships and advanced communication skills.
Experience using data to tell a story and i *** uence direction.
Experience creating, editing, and maintaining knowledge base and/or training documentation.
Experience with JIRA, Co *** uence, Zendesk or similar products.

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $100,000 - $170,000. *** provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are im *** tely entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here. *** is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Job is open for no less than 20 days and will be removed when the position is filled.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/26

Associate, Fp&a, Studio - Scanline

Victoria, Canada Details

Full Time

*** is one of the world's leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Role

Acquired by *** in January 2022, Scanline is an award-winning, industry-leading studio, committed to uncompromising creativity across all facets of visual effects. Scanline delivers VFX spectacles (ex. Stranger Things 4, Avatar the Last Airbender, Three Body Problem) and develops innovative tools, techniques and technologies to offer filmmakers the ultimate in creative freedom.

*** is looking for an experienced finance professional to join our FP&A team supporting Scanline. This individual will play a critical role in a variety of budgeting and forecasting related areas for the business. Senior leadership depends heavily on our Financial Planning & Analysis groups to accurately model and forecast the business as well as to lead the strategic analysis that is used to inform important business decisions.

This role will be based out of the Scanline headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Responsibilities:

Supporting near and long-term P&L forecasts
Preparing and presenting regular and ad-hoc financial reporting packages
Developing detailed financial models and performing financial scenario analysis to support senior management's strategic decision making
Analyzing business financial results and providing insights and recommendations for cost control and performance improvement
Evolving the existing reporting suite to meet the specific needs of stakeholders
The successful candidate must display initiative in anticipating and exceeding the business demands of senior-level business managers. This person must thrive in a fast-paced environment and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics.
*** is fast-growing with a flat organizational structure, which means that employees are often asked to perform tasks with a range of difficulties. Candidate must be motivated, disciplined, and able to work effectively autonomously.

Qualifications:

5+ years of relevant experience. Prior experience in Financial Planning & Analysis is preferred. Prior experience in the *** / Entertainment or Technology industry is a plus.
Proven track record of superior financial and strategic analysis and developing/delivering recommendations based on this analysis
Ability to manage location-specific details, e.g. FX rates, payroll taxes, overtime regulations, etc.
Bachelor's degree with emphasis on coursework of a quantitative nature
Sound working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and practices, including topics such as revenue recognition, accruals, FX conversions, etc.
Excellent verbal and written communication skill
Extremely proficient with Excel, PowerPoint
Experience working with large data sets, SQL and Tableau knowledge a plus
Experience with financial planning tools (e.g., TM1, Anaplan, DataRails) a plus

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $50,000 - $240,000.

*** provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are im *** tely entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.

*** is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Job is open for no less than 20 days and will be removed when the position is filled.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/26

Vfx/Animator (p4)

Finland, Finland Details

Full Time

Design dynamic VFX systems that add atmosphere and depth to environments and gameplay
Create animations for the environment and characters that bring the game to life
Maintain a given style across a variety of assets, and expand that style to fit the requirements of new assets
Recognizing what VFX and animations are needed, and supporting art vendors and engineers with VFX visualization
Designing, creating, and integrating VFX and animations from start to finish
Rendering loopable animations
You will work closely with the artists, designers, and engineers on the team, to develop, implement, set dress environments and cinematics with VFX and animations
You will be the link *** ween the artistic and technical teams and therefore it is vital that you are able to develop the needed systems and applications

Ideally, you are...

Available full time in Helsinki or open to relocate to Helsinki
Receptive to working independently and driving the visual style for the VFX and animations
Able to communicate ideas clearly and effectively
Self-starter willing to find solutions and ask questions when needed
A person with attention to detail and a desire to make excellent games
An artist proficient with Blender and Unity Engine

Skills & Requirements:

Portfolio demonstrating wide variety of VFX on mobile games
Shipped games as a VFX artist or animator in mobile games
Strong game design and communication skills
Experience in testing and debugging your own work, and solving problems and fixing bugs
Performance testing and optimizing VFX and animations for mobile platforms

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military ser *** status or disability status.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/25

Senior Creature Technical Director

Sydney, Australia Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

As a Senior Creature TD you will be responsible for the creation of outstanding character and creature simulations using various software technologies. You have experience and an understanding of all aspects of Creature TD work in a production pipeline at a high level. You will be able to wrangle rigging and creature pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and support of your supervisors.

What will you be doing?

Advanced Hero-creature rigging and enveloping in Maya
Set up and run cloth, hair, rigid body, muscle simulations
Comprehend and execute direction from Creature Supervisor
Mentor entry level Creature TDs and provide day-to-day assistance and guidance where possible and at the request of your leads and supes
Participate as a team member in achieving senior level aesthetic solutions; clearly interpret and action feedback from your supes and leads for your shots by attending dailies on a regular basis
Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

5+ years relevant professional experience and a BA in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience
High proficiency in body/facial rigging. Working experience with in-house proprietary modular rigging systems as well as off the shelf Maya rigging tools
Deep understanding in anatomy and muscle dynamics. Good eye for aesthetics of body/face deformations
High proficiency in cloth/hair/flesh/rigid body simulations, setting up, running, and troubleshooting proprietary cloth, hair, flesh surfaces, and fur/feather simulations
Ability to troubleshoot pipeline issues relating to the creature department as well as other disciplines
Experience with look of simulated motions
Excellent time management and people management skills

JoinILM

This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call *** . *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC 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. *** 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.

About *** :

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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** '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 (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/25

Lead Real-time Graphics Developer

Charlotte, NC Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

The Lead Real-Time Graphics Developer is responsible for the creation, development and deployment of designs, animations, and real-time graphics directories at an advanced level of understanding and skill. They will work on directory maintenance and new graphic builds independently or while leading a team. They communicate with teammates, partners and end-users to help set expectations and ensure on-time delivery. They will help develop project and department workflows and processes. This role is expected to deliver error-free graphics and independently research and provide technical support with high proficiency. They contribute to one or more specialty businesses supported by the Innovation team. They help administer and help maintain training and on-boarding programs. This is a creative role that requires the ability to innovate, learn quickly and collaborate with others under varying deadlines to maintain the quality of *** on-air product.

Responsibilities:

Primarily utilize Vizrt, Unreal Engine, or HTML in the process of graphics creation, development, and deployment of graphics for *** productions
Plan, build, maintain and update graphic directories independently or while collaborating with a team of developers, sometimes in a lead role
Provide ownership, direction, troubleshooting and support for event and/or studio directories implementing new, innovative approaches
Utilize other graphics software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After-Effects, Adobe Illustrator, and Cinema4D, to aid in the creation of designs and animations
Utilize and understand internal proprietary software and workflows
Contribute to one or more specialty business segments such as touchscreen, interactive, virtual studio, data visualization, augmented reality, etc.
Work closely with management on deliverables to manage expectations with team-members and ensure effective and on-time delivery
Independently research and answer technical questions with respect to design/animation techniques and workflows
Create project-wide workflows, scripts and processes
Coordinate with management to provide feedback, improve processes, and apply best practices to all project workflows
Assist with hardware and/or software upgrades and new studio builds
Teach and assist co-workers and help with on-boarding and training other developers
Collaborate within the *** Creative Studio to contribute to long-term initiatives
Translate project details and creative direction into custom design, animation, and layout solutions
Push creativity and software skills to higher levels, explore new technology, and actively communicate on all phases of a project to maintain the quality of *** 's on-air product
Assist with special assignments such as in-house/off-site training and technical support for packagers, remote freelancers, and vendors
Observe graphic format deviations and enforce *** graphic look
Prepare image files for programs
Contribute innovative ideas, pushing designs to the next level, and learn new software to enhance individual versatility in the department
Adhere to proper file management techniques to ensure efficient archiving and subsequent retrieval of projects
Recognize, report, and help troubleshoot equipment/software/work environment issues
Adhere to all administrative responsibilities, including time entry and daily reporting requirements
Maintain high standards of efficiency, consistency, accuracy, creativity and timely delivery of all requests
Track and report on value of contributions

Basic Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of experience designing graphics for a live production setting at a major studio, network or production company
Advanced knowledge of a real-time graphics platform such as Vizrt, Ross Xpression, Unreal Engine or HTML and the workflows to implement graphics in an event or studio setting
Advanced 2D and 3D animation skills and excellent use of effective type layout
Good grasp broadcast and television production technology
Aptitude and drive to learn, create, and apply new concepts, techniques and software and the ability to share skills with peers
Drive to contribute new and innovative ideas, displaying conceptualization skills and the ability to offer unique creative solutions at project and department-wide level
In possession of excellent communication skills, setting expectations with stakeholders for on-time delivery while taking and giving direction well
Drive to contribute new and innovative ideas and successfully implement them at a project-wide level
Ability to plan and implement new hardware, software and studio builds
Keen attention to detail, spelling and grammar
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and occasionally travel and work in a live-TV setting
Applicants must provide a link to their online portfolio/demo reel

Preferred Requirements:

Minimum of 8 years of live broadcast sport graphics experience encompassing event and/or studio workflows
Advanced-level knowledge and understanding of Vizrt and Trio software
Experience with or understanding of graphics playout in a live setting
Understanding of 3D graphics, modeling and animation concepts with experience in Cinema4D, Maya, Unreal Engine or other 3D animation program
Ability to write and troubleshoot Viz Scripting (visual basic), C#, Javascript, C++ and/or other programming languages
Strong interest and knowledge of sports and sports culture
Must have reliable transportation to work

Required Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Additional Information:

This role requires the person to be in the office

# *** ***

About *** :

Working at *** is unlike anything else. That's because we're always finding new ways to interact with fans - however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we're doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** '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 *** Productions, Inc , which is part of a business we call *** .
*** Productions, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. *** champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/25

Lead Animator(evergreen)

Mumbai, India Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary :
A Lead Animator is responsible for supporting the Animation Supervisor in designing and creating the motion of digital characters/vehicles/props within a shot or sequences of shots on a production. They help to determine and drive the aesthetic and technical approach to the animation, overseeing a team of animators to achieve this goal in the allotted production timeframe.

Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Responsible for leading a team in the creation of outstanding animation for digital creatures/humans, vehicles and props within a shot, using various animation software programs.
Comprehend and execute direction from the Animation Supervisor.
Oversee the work of entry, mid and senior level animators and provide day-to-day support and guidance at the discretion of the Animation Supervisor.
Participates as a team member in helping determine various aesthetic and technical solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis.
Aid in the training/mentoring of new Animators
Help drive the design and execution of animation tools required to achieve the goals of a given production
Expected to perform hands-on shot work on show to set the desired look and standard to be met be the team, and potentially provide reference (video and occasionally motion capture performances), to assist the animation team in hitting these goals

Education/Experience

Experience in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related fields.

Required Skills/Competencies

Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production and compositional design while demonstrating exceptional skills as an animator based as evidenced by portfolio, demo reel and references.
Experience working at a senior level and proven collaboration with Animation Supervisors
Excellent organization, honesty and communications skills

Technical Skills

Proficiency with Linux desired.
Expert knowledge of Maya, proprietary and other software programs
Knowledge of chaining and constraint techniques

About *** :

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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** '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 *** Visual Effects (India) Private Limited , which is part of a business we call *** .

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/24

Creature Technical Director (all Levels)

Mumbai, India Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Position Summary

The Creature Technical Director rigs and envelops characters from heroes to background creatures, vehicles and props in Maya. The Creature Technical Director is able to wrangle rigging and creature pipeline issues proficiently under the direction and guidance of their supervisors; and has the ability to run flesh-surface, hair, rigid sim, crowd, and/or cloth simulations.

What You'll Do

Provide rigging and enveloping in Maya for various vehicles, characters, and creatures
Run cloth, hair, rigid body, crowd, or muscle simulations
Troubleshoot creature pipeline issues for artists in other disciplines
Script utilities/tools/plug-ins in Maya
Participate in reviews, dailies, and department meetings as required
Mentor entry level artists
Special projects as necessary

What We're Looking For

3 years relevant professional experience and a diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of education
Experience as Maya rigger for assets in digital animation, visual effects, games, commercials
Experience running simulation shotwork
Experience in corrective sculpting
Knowledge of anatomy and enveloping
Positive attitude and team player
Good communication skills
Nice to have:
- Experience with Massive or Houdini crowd software
- C++
- Basic proficiency in another discipline - modeling, texture, TD, animation
- Proficiency with Linux
- Expertise with Maya
- Experience with python scripting

This position is with *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call *** . *** Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC 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. *** 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.

#JoinILM

About *** :

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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** '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 *** Visual Effects (India) Private Limited , which is part of a business we call *** .

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/23

Intern

Culver City, CA Details

Full Time

Our Emerging Talent Programs, which includes Interns, Trainees, and Finance Rotational Associates, offer unique opportunities for students, recent graduates, and emerging talent to work alongside the teams that come together to create movies, TV shows, and other great experiences. These seasonal, paid assignments provide meaningful and productive work that allows you to build on your experience and develop your skills further. You will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, and many educational and social networking opportunities.

This Fall Internship is from September through December 13th (start and end dates are flexible based on school schedules) and all candidates must be able to work part-time hours (10-29 a week). Our offices are open Monday through Friday, 9-6 pm. This position is ideal for a student enrolled in an accredited college or university. A hybrid work structure is not available for this position.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

TV Post Production helms and supervises the Television Post process for *** ' live-action, scripted shows.Our process begins while a show is being written and carries through delivery to the Network and Studio.We work closely with several teams across *** Television ensuring every department receives what is needed including Finance, Production, Business Affairs, and TV Mastering.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attendinginternal Post and Production meetings to learn how Finance, Post Production, Visual Effects and Physical Production share information and support each other, both on the studio side and show-by-show.
Hard Drive maintenance and tracking.
Be walked through the VFX bids processand create visual effects agreements.
Learn about and assist with wrapping out shows.
Support Coordinators in onboarding Post staff for our shows.
Assist in managing the team's calendar and calls.
Help to keep Database of available Post staff updated.
Learn from the department Directors how we find talent and bring them onboard our projects, as well as the basics of putting together a Post Production schedule for a show.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite. Must be able to lift/move boxes of paperwork and hard drives. A desire to concentrate on Post Production, specifically in Television. Attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/23

News Editor

Tampa, FL Details

Full Time

7/20

For Consideration At Siggraph

San Francisco, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

ILM looks forward to being a part of SIGGRAPH Denver and sharing more about our exciting global opportunities coming up!

Please complete the application process for interview consideration at the event in Denver, CO (July 28th - August 1st). Be sure to include your contact information, resume and reel/portfolio to be included in our talent community. If we see a fit, we will reach out to schedule an on-site meeting with you during SIGGRAPH.

We'll be looking at applications across the pipeline for all five of our global locations, including:

Animation
Compositing
Crowd
Editorial
FX
Generalist/Environment
Groom
Layout/Matchmove
Lighting
Look Development
Modeling
Production
Pipeline
R&D
Roto / Paint
Tech Artists
Texture

JoinILM

At *** /ILM we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about the role, but don't fit every criteria of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story!

The hiring range for these positions in San Francisco, CA is $57,500.00 - $166,800.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About *** :

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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** '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 *** Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc , which is part of a business we call *** .
*** Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. *** champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/19

Executive, Digital Design

Singapore, Singapore Details

Full Time

Welcome to *** Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

WBD APAC Creative is the multi-award-winning in-house agency creating brand identities, on-air promotions, advertising, branded content and communications for consumer, trade, and corporate use across a range of *** - principally TV and digital - for *** Bros Discovery's portfolio of brands.

We are looking for a passionate digital designer to be part of our design team. If you are a natural visual storyteller, have a keen eye for detail, and can craft compelling visuals that drive engagement across various channels, we would like to hear from you.

In this role, you will create visual engaging digital graphics for WBD's DTC Streaming, Digital, Linear portfolio within the APAC market. This includes full funnel marketing campaign assets, statics, gifs, CRMs, merchandising, performance marketing AVs and on-air promos. You are responsible for creating concepts for design and layout materials from the draft stage through to finished product; working closely with design lead and creative teams to ensure adherence to brand guidelines, creative strategies and objectives within specified deadlines.

*Please provide your portfolio and links to work or reels

Key Responsibilities:

Understand the PAY, Digital and DTC portfolio, working closely with Design Lead, creative and other teams to continue to grow our brands.
Customise and localisation of global brand toolkit, including logo design, color schemes, typography, digital formats and motion & social design systems.
Design and execute all digital channels and marketing assets including, localization of Key Art and *** templates, performance marketing, merchandising, all social *** platforms.
Collaborate with creative producers and design leads to craft captivating 2D/3Dmotion graphics for AVs promotions, teasers, trailers, promos, stunts etc.
Work with Senior/Lead designers and lead to establish new skills and insights.

Required Skills :

Experienced in Global brand toolkit, motion graphics and AI image generation is a plus.
Understands the digital, social and TV platforms and formats.
Problem solver with good design skills including layout, typography, composition, illustration and motion graphics.
Proactive and driven team player, able work on multiple projects simultaneously and delivers on expectations and meets objectives consistently.
Ability to articulate designs and ideas.
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Dependable, meticulous and open to comments and changes.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
Minimum 2 years' experience in broadcast/digital environment or similar role.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects and Cinema 4D is a plus.)
Diploma/Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Art, Design or ***

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
*** Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/19

Senior Pipeline Technical Director

Mumbai, India Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

The youngest of all of the ILM *** , the Mumbai studio leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed over 40 years at *** combined with the top artists and technicians in the region. Knowledge and culture flow freely *** ween the company's five *** and the global team shares tools and workflow allowing for seamless partnership on all shared projects.

As we grow ILM Mumbai, we are seeking a Senior Pipeline Technical Director to join as one of the first members of the team and be a part of building the studio and its technology infrastructure.

The Senior Pipeline TD will be tasked with developing and maintaining software tools, providing front-line assistance to artists, and general troubleshooting of the CG pipeline in a fast-paced, feature film visual effects production environment. The primary focus is ensuring artist efficiency.

What You'll Do

Develop pipeline and asset management tools to meet im *** te, show-directed production demands, ensuring facility-wide consistency as directed by show and technical supervisors. Help maintain a wide array of existing workflows and scripts.
Provide front-line production support across a wide range of disciplines, troubleshoot assets and shots, and help artists with general problem-solving. Monitor email requests, package up problems and redirect to appropriate engineering team.
Test and validate tools and techniques in production. Work closely with engineering teams in testing and releasing new and modified software systems.
Act as an on-call resource for show production staff.
Work effectively with artists, production supervisors, and technical staff across ILM *** in San Francisco, Vancouver, Singapore, and London.
When not crewed to shows, serve on software teams working on projects that improve the efficiency of asset setup, caching, and shot-data handoff *** ween artists across the entire pipeline.
Drive pipeline priorities in conjunction with show supervisors.
Work on tools of greatest complexity and sophistication, requiring the broadest knowledge of the larger pipeline and facility needs.
Assist other Pipeline TDs in providing front-line assistance for the most complex of end-user problems; guide engineering teams in debugging technical issues and eliminating root causes of problems.
Develop comprehensive knowledge of software and systems; drive the development and evolution of standards and conventions used in production.
Update documentation for the pipeline and tools to reflect any changes that are made.

What We're Looking For

Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining tools for use in a computer graphics environment.
At least 8 years production experience in visual effects for film, commercials or television.
Required Skills/Competencies
Proficiency in Linux
Advanced Python scripting required
Proficient in one or more of Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Mari, Katana, RenderMan or similar
Ability to communicate cross-discipline and provide innovative solutions to pipeline issues
Detail oriented and strong self-sufficient trouble shooter
Comprehensive knowledge of the entire visual effects process, from shooting to modeling and texturing, animation, rendering and compositing
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related technical field
Preferred Skills/Competencies
- Experience with production database systems
- Experience with C, C++
- Experience with Windows development and applications such as 3ds max a plus

JoinILM

Note: The title and level will be determined commensurate to experience.

About *** :

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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** '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 *** Visual Effects (India) Private Limited , which is part of a business we call *** .

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/18

Senior Executive, Digital Design

Singapore, Singapore Details

Full Time

Welcome to *** Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

General Summary:
WBD APAC Creative is the multi-award-winning in-house agency creating brand identities, on-air promotions, advertising, branded content and communications for consumer, trade, and corporate use across a range of *** - principally TV and digital - for *** Bros Discovery's portfolio of brands.

We are looking for a passionate digital designer to be part of our design team. If you are a natural visual storyteller, have a keen eye for detail, and can craft compelling visuals that drive engagement across various channels, we would like to hear from you.

In this role, you will create visual engaging digital graphics for WBD's DTC Streaming, Digital, Linear portfolio within the APAC market. This includes full funnel marketing campaign assets, statics, gifs, CRMs, merchandising, performance marketing AVs and on-air promos. You are responsible for creating concepts for design layouts, artworks and motion graphics materials from the draft stage through to finished product; working closely with design lead, design and creative teams to ensure adherence to brand guidelines, creative strategies and objectives within specified deadlines.

*Please provide portfolio and links to work or reels

Key Responsibilities:

Understand the PAY, Digital and DTC portfolio, working closely with Design Lead, creative and other teams to continue to grow our brands.
Customise and localization of global brand toolkit, including logo design, colour schemes, typography, digital formats and motion & social design systems.
Design and execute all digital channels and marketing assets including, localization of Key Art, statics and *** templates, performance marketing, merchandising and all social *** platforms.
Collaborate with creative producers to craft captivating 2D/3Dmotion graphics for AVs promotions, teasers, trailers, promos, stunts etc.
Conceptually Independent and able to communicate effectively to produce all graphics from start to finish, in-line with creative briefs within the given deadline.
Work with other designers to establish new skills and insights.

Required Skills:

Experienced in Global brand toolkit, motion graphics and AI image generation is a plus.
Strong understanding and technical knowledge of the digital, social and TV platforms and formats.
Problem solver with great design skills including layout, typography, composition, illustration and motion graphics.
Proactive and driven team player, able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and delivers on expectations and meets objectives consistently.
Ability to articulate designs and ideas.
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Dependable, meticulous and open to comments and changes.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
Expert Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects) and Cinema 4D)
Minimum 5 years' experience in broadcast/digital environment or similar role.

Education:

Diploma/Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Art, Design or ***

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/17

Editor I, News

Sioux Falls, SD Details

Full Time

7/17

Commercial Producer - Kcbd

Lubbock, TX Details

Full Time

About *** *** :

*** *** is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About ****:

At ****, we are family. We work hard and play to win, and have fun doing it. As a sixty-five-year legacy station celebrating years of ratings dominance, we believe in giving back to our community. We never take our success for granted, and expect our employees to excel to the next level. Our culture is simple: we are a cohesive TEAM that invests in our people with continued learning and professional development. **** is the number one station in town for a reason: we never get complacent and AL**** try to step it up.

Job Summary/Description:

The **** Creative team is looking for a dynamic Commercial Producer who excels in marketing. The ideal candidate should be a visual storyteller with strong skills in writing, cinematography, and Adobe CC. You will be on the front lines of on-air marketing for ****.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

- A passion for marketing and the creative process!
- Compelling writer with great communication skills. Recognizes how to craft an engaging message focused on viewer benefit
- Write/Produce/edit commercial production for clients
- Assist in station-sponsored events when needed
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

- 2+ years experience in commercial production.
- Advanced skills in Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop
- Experience with DSLR cameras and lenses
- Experience lighting and directing talent on set and at outside shoots
- Ability to write, shoot, and edit engaging content that grabs the viewer’s attention
- Knowledge of the post-production process, including *** management and encoding video to various formats
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in broadcast production is preferred

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)

****-TV/ *** *** is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

*** *** provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** *** complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

*** *** expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

*** *** encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/17

For Consideration At Siggraph: Image Process Engineer

San Francisco, CA Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Please submit an application if you will be attending SIGGRAPH this year and would like to meet with a recruitment representative regarding this role. This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.

Collectively, the various ILM *** continuously leverage the expertise and technological know-how developed for over 50 years at *** , combined with the worlds finest artists, supervisors and technicians in the relevant region. Knowledge and culture flow freely *** ween the company's five *** and the global teams share tools and workflows allowing for seamless collaboration on all shared projects.

As we continue to grow and diversify the work we do across ILM, we are seeking expressions of interest for an Image Process Engineer to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity and team.

The Image Process Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, enhancement and maintenance of the image and color processing pipeline from acquisition all the way through to final presentation and deliverable creation. This position develops and supports processes for displaying, delivering, and creating visual effects and original experiences.
The position will require a proactive approach to setting image standards at the beginning of the project and will ensure that standards and practices are observed throughout the lifespan of the show. You will analyze and implement advanced technologies in support of image processing systems, and ensure that the technical quality and integrity of the images rendered throughout the production pipeline are of the highest standard. You are a team player with a strong global multi-site mindset.

What You'll Do

Help design, develop and support a fully color managed pipeline and subsequent workflows across the entire visual effects pipeline at all of the ILM studio locations (San Francisco, London, Vancouver, Sydney and Mumbai)
Work with the core Color and Imaging team to integrate the color management workflow and processes into all of ILM's sub-pipelines and tools, including both proprietary and off the shelf software
Pipeline complexity ranges from writing simple shell scripts to large scale software development projects
Help develop and enhance color image processing technologies to meet studio needs

What We're Looking For

Education / Experience

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
Computer programming and scripting experience with C++, Python, etc.

Required Skills

Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Ability to interface with major clients, industry vendors and internal stakeholders
Capacity for engaging globally across ILM and implementing technology developments accordingly
Ability to take on responsibility, ownership, decision making and strategic leadership

Preferred Skills

Strong knowledge of image and *** file formats, image encodings, digital cameras and image processing
Strong knowledge of display de *** technology, concepts, and standards
Good awareness of cross-sector solutions for color science implementations
Strong understanding of visual perception theory
Engagement with the relevant industry initiatives such as ACES, OpenColorIO, OpenImageIO, OpenEXR, etc.
Keen interest in future imaging and display technology trends

Technical Skills

Direct experience in image processing development and analysis using commercially available software such as Nuke, MATLAB and Autodesk RV
Experience with designing and supporting color pipeline components for complex VFX in large-scale multi-site pipelines and their complex data sets
Experience with on-set data capture techniques and VFX lighting/compositing/grading
Programming expertise in image processing, color science and associated VFX techniques
Strong experience with display de *** management, interpretation and diagnostics
Experience with Jira, or equivalent systems, for issue tracking and the subsequent project management structures around such systems

The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $145,400 to $181,700 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About *** :

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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** '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 *** Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc , which is part of a business we call *** .
*** Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. *** champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/16

Still Photographer

Richmond, VA Details

Full Time

The **** Photographer/Video Editor operates video and editing equipment to produce images or scenes for newscasts and other programming.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Organizes and edits together raw video matching scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming
Reviews assembled on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary
Trims recorded segments to specified lengths and reassembles segments into sequences that present stories with maximum effect
Determines the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete spots
Sets up and operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product
Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story
Shoots video for news reports
Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements
Sets up, composes and executes video shots
Maintains video equipment
Edits video clips for television broadcasts and Digital content
Operates live microwave, satellite trucks and live Backpack TVU equipment
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

College degree or equivalent related experience is required
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Minimum two years' experience operating video editing equipment
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Proficiency with video editing equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Working knowledge of Adobe Premier helpful
Flexibility to work any shift, including overnights and weekends

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/16

Intern

Singapore, Singapore Details

Full Time

Company Description

*** INTERNATIONAL

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

*** Universal Singapore earned a Great Place to Work certification as a result of our dynamic, inclusive and resilient culture. Here you can live your passion.

*** INTERNATIONAL

*** is the world's number one business and financial news network. Its mission is to help the i *** uential and aspirational make astute decisions to get ahead by providing live market updates, breaking news, in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews.

*** 's vast portfolio includes *** .com, the online destination for global business; *** PRO, the network's premium subscription ser *** that provides real-time global market data and market analysis, as well as a growing slate of live and virtual events where consumers can experience *** 's award-winning journalism, live.

With headquarters in New Jersey, London, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, *** provides a truly global 24-hour business briefing for senior business leaders, the financial community and those with assets to invest or protect. Today the channel is available in more than 392 million homes worldwide. *** also boasts a growing audience across its social *** and digital video platforms.

Visit www. *** .com for more information.

*** Universal is the parent company of *** .

Job Description

OVERVIEW

The Digital Design Intern provides support to the Events and Programming team, assisting with creating still and motion graphics for *** International's digital outlets, including desktop and mobile services and social *** accounts. The role is ideal for university undergraduates aspiring to explore a career in design, video production, social *** and/or journalism.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with graphic designers and producers on producing high-quality motion graphics for *** International digital properties, ranging from explainer videos to live event recaps
Create infographics to bring news and feature stories to life for *** social ***
Design eye-catching thumbnails for *** .com, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and other social platforms
Support the team with creating visual presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Share and pitch ideas in team editorial meetings and brainstorming sessions

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Students from be able to commit full time for 6 months
Students majoring in design, visual communications or similar
Knowledge of After Effects and Adobe Photoshop, or similar software
Interest in business news, economics and financial markets
Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks while operating under tight deadlines
A team player who likes working in a collaborative environment
Excellent verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with stakeholders at varying levels
Willingness to learn and pro-actively take initiative

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants
and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity
or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual
orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed
services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the
right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your
ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can
request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

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7/13

Systems Administrator Ii (linux)

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Who We Are

*** , founded in 1975 by George Lucas, has crafted some of the most iconic moments in motion picture history. From Star Wars to Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, Transformers, The Avengers, theme park rides and interactive experiences, ILM continues to expand the possibilities of what visual entertainment can be.

ILM's Systems Administrators help design, build and advance the technology that empowers our artists to create dazzling visuals! They work closely with our creative teams, in a fast-paced and intensely collaborative film production environment, across *** in San Francisco, Vancouver, London, Sydney, and Mumbai.

Position Summary

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

This position performs a wide range of roles and responsibilities related to operational support, tasks and projects across all of the systems technology stack at the ILM Vancouver studio. This includes designing and maintaining studio infrastructure, and comfortably working with low-level hardware and software integration. This position is an authority on all aspects of Linux, our primary production OS, and drives the adoption, deployment and advancement of open source solutions.

What You'll Do

Collaborate with technology teams, artists and production to craft and maintain efficient software and hardware systems!
Participate in day to day operations, work on issues, provide guidance for other team members and proactively help drive resolutions during incidents.
Supervise and maintain the health of the core infrastructure that supports our production environment, including workstations, servers, storage, network and security.
Optimize and update existing systems and services, with an emphasis on performance, security and reliability. Focus on enhancing observability and tracking important metrics.
Take the lead on technical projects from initial shape-up to completion, and at other times participate as a partner and contributor to someone else's idea.
Support ad hoc requests and needs from our creative and technology leadership: connect and collaborate with others to settle requirements. From there, you will come up with a set of recommended proposals and work to implement those.
Help shape our technology direction and the future of our infrastructure and services. Look for innovative methodologies or solutions with potential to improve and benefit our operations.
Maintain systems administration standards and practices through well-crafted documentation and playbooks.

What You Bring

Willingness to collaborate and work with others without ego.
Motivated and adaptive self-learner, whose adept at quickly picking up new technical domains or piecing together internal and external knowledge resources.
A creative problem solver who focuses on finding sophisticated and scalable solutions.
Passionate about designing, building and supporting heterogeneous systems in a multi-platform high-performance production environment.
Experience in, and passion for, open-source and Linux software.
Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience with proven work in a technical field.
Effective time management with the skill to balance and prioritize multiple concurrent requests while maintaining the highest standard in ser *** delivery and follow-through.
Meticulous customer ser *** skills, delivered with a caring and compassionate spirit.
Agile, flexible mentality who doesn't mind when the requirements or goal posts change.
Significant experience managing updates and configurations for Linux-based infrastructure, at scale.
Ability to automate workflows and provide ad hoc solutions using bash or python or other languages.
Experience administrating and supporting a multi-OS environment including Linux, Windows and macOS for both server and desktop.
Excellent documentation skills, including writing for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience working with cloud or cloud-like infrastructure and services, including virtual and bare-metal servers, storage and networking.
Previous experience in visual effects, gaming or similar creative studio environments would be great.

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$84,100 to C$107,700 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

About *** :

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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** '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 (Vancouver) Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** .

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/13

Desktop Systems Specialist Ii

Vancouver, Canada Details

Full Time

Job Summary:

Who We Are

*** , founded in 1975 by George Lucas, has crafted some of the most iconic moments in motion picture history. From Star Wars to Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, Transformers, The Avengers, theme park rides and interactive experiences, ILM continues to expand the possibilities of what visual entertainment can be.

ILM's Desktop Systems Specialists are at the core of our daily operations and ser *** delivery by working closely with our creative and administrative teams, in a fast-paced and intensely collaborative film production environment, across *** in San Francisco, Vancouver, London, Sydney, and Mumbai.

Position Summary

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

This position performs a large variety of IT duties related to operational assistance and projects for all aspects of the ILM Vancouver studio. We encourage you to have a broad understanding of software and hardware technology and to embrace learning new technologies!

The Desktop Systems Specialist is comfortable operating in a multifaceted environment of ambiguity and constant change, and should possess the ability to work independently whilst also collaborating and coordinating with other teams.

What You'll Do

Participate in day to day operations and issues, where you handle your own set of tickets and tasks. You'll also provide insights and mentorship for other team members and proactively help drive resolutions during incidents.

Help make sure that our studio production environment is well-supported and able to meet deadlines, by always looking out for blockers and any critical patterns across reported issues.
Continuously evolve and improve our operations and processes with a view to achieve higher effectiveness and efficiency.
Help manage our inventory and assets and proactively making sure that stock and resources meets the forward-looking needs of the studio, as well as provide input for financial planning and budgeting.
Develop and manage team processes around research, testing, documentation and selection for new hardware and software including continuously assessing the success and fit of existing solutions against new technology.
Supervise and follow-through on repairs and maintenance with vendors and partners.
Participate in projects to change our studio infrastructure and facilities including migrations, upgrades or deployments, and set a standard for the rest of the team.
Build and maintain well-crafted documentation as a priority.
Deliver scripting and automation as needed using bash or python.
Work may require you to lift equipment or boxes up to 25lbs and work at different levels and hard-to-reach places, e.g. when installing or maintaining desktop or server installations and cabling.

What You Bring

Experience coordinating and navigating a multi-OS environment including Linux, Windows and macOS for both server and desktop, with a high degree of confidence in at least one of those.
Experience supporting high-end virtual and bare-metal workstations. Methodical and systematic approach to resolving performance issues.
Deep curiosity about technology, especially, specifically as it applies to visual effects and games production. A demonstrable understanding of GPU technology is beneficial.
Effective use of time and aspiring to balance and prioritize multiple concurrent requests, while also maintaining a high standard in ser *** delivery and follow-through. Asking for help when needed.
Exceptional customer ser *** skills, delivered with a professional and courteous demeanour.
Effective and efficient communications skills to break down and explain highly technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences!
Previous experience in visual effects, gaming or similar creative studio environments would be phenomenal. Proven experience with white-glove support for clients, creative leadership and VIPs is also useful.
Comprehensive experience and understanding of how to build, maintain and fix hardware and software for desktops, laptops and tablets including associated peripherals and accessories.
Comp TIA+ or equivalent industry certifications would be useful in this role.

JoinILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$64,700 to C$82,800 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

About *** :

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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** '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 (Vancouver) Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** .

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

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