Cg Technical Director

Compensation: CAD 80,000 - CAD 120,000 - yearly
Company DescriptionWe don't just build worlds. We build the teams that build better worlds.
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For well over a decade, FOLKS artists have come together to create ambitious workwith human-focused collaboration. As part of the Pitch Black network, our teams contribute their distinct creative strengths to a broader community of talent, technology, and expertise around the world.
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Job DescriptionThe
CG Technical Director
supports the CG department by building tools, improving workflows, and providing visibility into production challenges across multiple shows. Working closely with the Head of CG, Department Supervisors, and CG Supervisors, the role helps solve production problems, prepare solutions for upcoming projects, identify bottlenecks, and improve the day-to-day experience of artists and supervisors.
Responsibilities
Develop tools, workflows, and diagnostics that improve the efficiency of the CG department.
Partner with supervisors to turn known production challenges into practical tools and workflows.
Analyze and optimize production workflows, including scene and render optimization.
Support and adapt existing workflows in response to production needs.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge across multiple CG disciplines.
Experience with a range of DCC applications, such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, and Arnold.
Experience developing artist-facing tools and workflows.
Experience using Git.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Rez environments.
Experience collaborating with Pipeline teams.
Experience as an artist in a VFX production environment.
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving ability.
Clear communication and collaboration skills.
Practical and user-focused approach to development.
Ability to translate production challenges into practical technical solutions.
Ability to balance immediate production needs with longer-term improvements.
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