[Scratchpostjobs] I/O Technical Assistant wanted @ The Orphanage

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This position will provide IO support for one or more high-profile  
feature projects at the Orphanage.  The IO Technical Assistant will  
work under the supervision of the IO Department Supervisor and be  
responsible for preparing all appropriate digital assets inbound to  
production and outbound to vendors.  Individuals applying for this  
position should have a high attention to detail, strong organizational  
skills, and a flexible working schedule.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

? Assists in all sending and receiving of digital assets for the facility
? Inputs all media received from the client for visual effects  
project.  This initiates the editorial pipeline from the client to the  
artist and involves thorough tracking and documentation
? Pre-processing of digital assets in compliance with the show?s  
technical pipeline specification.  This could include creating low-res  
proxies, applying specialized LUTs, format conversions, etc.
? Frequent communication with appropriate show personnel throughout  
the duration of the project regarding the status of sent and received  
assets
? Responsible for working with the show?s Post Production Supervisor,  
Assistant VFX Editor and VFX Editor to successfully meet all client  
I/O requests

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

? Bachelor?s Degree or equivalent preferred
? Previous experience in similar role handling large-scale IO projects  
within a visual effects studio preferred
? Excellent working knowledge of Graphical FTP Clients.  Understanding  
of command-line FTP and UNIX/LINUX operating system a plus
? Knowledge of Adobe?s After Effects and Eyeon?s Digital Fusion preferred
? Detailed knowledge of Microsoft?s Word and Excel, and an aptitude  
for learning a variety of internal applications required
? Strong organizational and communication skills, as well as, a high  
attention to detail
? Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and  
thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines

To Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to  
recruiting at theorphanage.com


Recruiting Department
RE: (please specify which position you are applying for)
The Orphanage
39 Mesa Street, Suite 201
San Francisco, CA 94129

The Orphanage

Few entertainment companies embrace the future of filmmaking more  
passionately than The Orphanage. Founded in 1999 by three visual  
effects veterans of George Lucas? Industrial Light + Magic, the  
company based in Los Angeles and San Francisco has become a leading  
force in high-end visual effects and animation services, motion  
picture and broadcast production, and filmmaking technology  
development and licensing. In its brief history, The Orphanage has  
become internationally recognized for visual effects innovation and  
celebrated for elevating filmmaking technology.