Asset Assembly Technical Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - Animal Logic

Animal Logic

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Please note this is a hybrid position and requires you to work from our Vancouver studio for part of the work week. This is not a remote opportunity.

This role is for maternity leave coverage until the end of 2024 with a possibility of extension.

What you'll
get to do:

Support the modelling, surfacing, and rigging departments in managing their assets.
Triage asset related errors using JIRA tickets and follow up with those the error affects. This usually involves review renders not looking as expected.
You'll perform an initial investigation of errors to the best of your ability and either fix them yourself or direct the error to the corresponding department.
Support the production team in delivering assets to shot departments such as animation and layout.
Promote workflows that will help you perform your job more efficiently.
Create and update documentation related to the Asset Assembly department.
Establish close partnerships with a wide variety of departments, their supervisors and artists.

What you bring:

An interest in animated/VFX feature, TV commercials or animated series as a Technical Assistant
Alternatively, completion of multiple high quality projects at university, or the equivalent.
An interest with supporting modelling, surfacing and or rigging artists
Programming experience in Python is a huge bonus.
Excellent in proactive problem solving and finding solutions within the given parameters
Adaptable in approach, with the ability to balance your workload, the needs of the supes and leads, and production deadlines.
The ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work across multiple areas, remaining calm under pressure
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in both a technical and artistic manner
Willing to learn and contribute to the success of the team and project

What we offer you:

The opportunity to join a growing, awardwinning studio
Conveniently located in vibrant Yaletown, near the heart of downtown Vancouver
An inclusive workplace of employees who are passionate about creativity and technology
A chance to contribute to the success of groundbreaking animated feature films
Exposure to a USD pipeline
A dedicated Learning and Development and Artist Management team focused on your personal career growth
A flexible, hybrid work environment
A generous leave policy including paid annual leave, sick days, as well as 'Volunteer' days to support those causes close to your heart
A worldrenowned working environment packed with social clubs, activities and events
A variety of employee benefits including free gym access, breakfast, use of barista coffee machines, weekly lunches/pastries and snacks galore

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, then we want to hear from you

The base wage range for this position is $ $26.44 per hour. The wage offered for this role will be commensurate with, but not limited to,_ _jobrelated knowledge, skills, years of experience, relevant education, and other applicable qualifications related to the role. The wage offered is based on a 40hour work week and is not inclusive on Animal Logic's extended benefits package, longterm incentives, bonuses, overtime pay or other components that may be applicable to the total compensation package for this role._