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The VFX Groom Technical Director (TD) collaborates with the creative and technical leadership to develop tools in Houdini that assist artists in achieving their artistic goals. They address technical challenges, mentor team members, and maintain documentation while liaising with various VFX departments.

The Sr Manager Studio Pipeline leads the development of database systems and applications to enhance production workflows at LAIKA. They manage a team and collaborate with stakeholders to design, integrate, and maintain studio pipeline technology while ensuring data integrity. Responsibilities include overseeing software engineering projects, improving custom applications, and establishing technical standards and strategies for future development.

The Help Desk Administrator collaborates with technology teams to manage and triage support tickets, communicate with production departments, document policies, and assist in large-scale projects. They play a key role in resolving high-impact technical issues and improving support processes through analytics and root-cause analysis.

The Admin Services Assistant supports employee services, coordinates new hire onboarding, handles reception duties, and assists with event setup. This role emphasizes providing a positive customer experience and includes barista responsibilities, reception tasks, and coordination of service requests within a fast-paced studio environment.

The CG Supervisor oversees VFX shot production, collaborating with teams to ensure creative and technical strategies are met. Responsibilities include managing asset production from animation to lighting, advising on project bidding and scheduling, troubleshooting issues, and mentoring team members while implementing industry innovations. This role demands strong communication and a deep understanding of film production pipelines.

The Crowds Artist creates character and creature crowds for film, collaborating with various animation and technical teams. They are responsible for crowd simulations, layouts, and enhancing workflow through innovative processes, utilizing their expertise in software like Houdini and Maya to achieve artistic and technical goals.

The ShotGrid/Flow Pipeline Technical Director will design, develop, and deploy custom software tools for production tracking systems while collaborating with artists and engineers to improve workflows, enhance usability, and provide technical support. Responsibilities include extending existing tools, developing features, and maintaining software standards in an animation or VFX studio environment.

The Sr Systems Engineer, Cloud Operations design and operates cloud and on-premises infrastructure, ensuring project success through collaboration with artists and technologists. Responsibilities include implementing cloud solutions, optimizing system performance, developing tools for cloud expenditure forecasting, automating systems management, and resolving production issues.