POSITION SUMMARY:
BOT VFX, a visual effects services company with global clients, is looking for an Assistant Technical Director (ATD) as a full-time Permanent role. The position is based out of Chennai.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
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Providing immediate troubleshooting and technical assistance for 2D/3D departments including Nuke, Maya, and Silhouette.
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Performing root-cause analysis on complex pipeline bottlenecks to provide immediate fixes or workarounds.
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Drafting clear technical documentation for new features and creating post-mortem reports for the daytime team.
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Monitoring and managing code repositories to ensure stable deployments and version control via Git.
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Managing technical tasks and support requests using JIRA or similar tracking software.
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Designing and implementing artist-friendly interfaces and tools using Python and PySide6/PyQt6.
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Collaborating with the Project Lead - Pipeline and engineering teams to test and release updated tools.
REQUIRED SKILLS
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Minimum 2+ years of professional experience in the VFX industry with a solid understanding of 2D and 3D workflows.
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Strong proficiency in Python with the ability to read, debug, and extend existing frameworks.
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Hands-on experience with the APIs of Nuke, Maya, and Silhouette.
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Experience handling code repositories with Git in a collaborative environment.
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Knowledge of Linux command-line tools and understanding of render farm management such as Deadline.
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Familiarity with production tracking systems such as Ayon Flow and ticketing portals.
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Proven ability to work independently under pressure and maintain autonomy during night shifts.
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Strong cross-disciplinary communication skills to collaborate across departments.
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Comprehensive understanding of the VFX process from pre-production through to compositing.
