Lucasfilm Animation Singapore - CG Software Developer

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Company Description

Founded by George Lucas in 1971, Lucasfilm Ltd. is one of the world's leading fully-integrated film and entertainment companies. Lucasfilmî–¸ studio in Singapore - Lucasfilm Animation Singapore ?produces digital animated content for film and television, visual effects for feature films and multi-platform games. Recent projects include the CG animated TV series STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS and the Star Wars?The Clone Wars? Jedi Alliance?game for the Nintendo DS platform. The studio also offers a six-month apprenticeship called the JEDI MASTERS PROGRAM (JuMP) which combines classroom-based courses, department-based mentorship, and immersion in the production environment.

Job Description


The CG Software Developer supports the software and systems used in the production of CG animation. Will maintain and enhance existing software and/or systems and design and development of new software and/or systems.

- Primarily responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of production software and/or systems. This includes bug fixing, upgrades, enhancements and integration into the production pipeline.
- Diagnoses and effects resolution of end-user problems.
- Participates in development projects under the guidance of departmental project leads.
- Serves as an initial point of support and knowledge resource for software and/or systems used in production at LAL/LAS.
- Communicates with end-users and end-user groups to determine technical requirements and disseminate information regarding project status.
- Acts as a liaison between outside vendors and the department for purposes of coordination of maintenance and bug fixing.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Scientific discipline required. Advanced degree preferred.
- 2 years demonstrated experience in software or systems development for computer graphics, including one or more of the following areas: Animation Systems, Modeling Tools, Compositing Systems, Renderers and Shaders, Distributed Processing Systems.
- Significant experience and working knowledge of software development using C. Scripting experience desired, preferably in Python.
- Experience using, and/or developing software under, one or more of the following operating systems: Linux, MS Windows.
- Maya experience preferred, with experience in MEL scripting and Maya plugins.
- Must be able to work well with a wide range of personality types. Ability to work in all levels of the organization.
- Must be detail oriented, have strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Demonstrated ability to use logic to problem-solve. Willingness to take initiative and resolve problems.
- Experience supporting End Users is required. Must be customer service orientated.
- Ability to work well independently within a fast paced, dynamic, deadline orientated environment.

Interested applicants are to send in their CV to http://jobs.lucasfilm.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.