Training Technical Specialist

ILM Sydney’s Studio Talent Group is seeking a Training Technical Specialist to perform two key roles: 1) to maintain Training’s hardware and computing environment to ensure that we are prepared to provide effective training for ILM’s global studios and 2) maintain and develop the Studio Talent Group’s tool set, including our internal technical documentation Content Management System. 

This challenging position will offer the opportunity to discover, develop, and expand one’s skills in a dynamic, diverse, and supportive environment. 

What You’ll Do

• Support and enhance Confluence, ILM’s technical content management system, including new releases/upgrades as necessary

• Work with developers in Production Engineering and Information Systems to ensure Confluence is working as it should

• Maintain resources and standards for Training. Coordinate with technical staff in all ILM Studios to determine the needs for Training’s environment. 

• Quickly and efficiently perform all tasks as directed, assisting the trainers with scripts/software, resource updates, departmental procedures, and so on

• Facilitate integration of new software, hardware and procedures into ILM & show specific pipelines as needed

• Maintain our tool suite, including new releases/upgrades as necessary

• Maintain and update Wordpress sites including STG’s site, ilm-online, and survey tools, ensuring content is current and relevant

• Post vidcaps/recordings to Confluence after Speaker Series presentations

• Provide media updates to the ILM Production Workflow document

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree, plus 1 year of related experience

• Familiarity with film production/post production and computer graphics

• Aesthetic eye and/or artistic background highly desired

• Proven knowledge of and experience with Linux and Windows operating systems

• Strong scripting language (e.g., Python) and programming language (e.g., Python, C/C++, Java) is a must

• Knowledge of, and experience with, 3D modeling/animation software (i.e. Maya)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with diverse personalities

• Strong time management skills; Ability to multitask and prioritize

• Proven ability to work autonomously and in team settings

JoinILM

At Lucasfilm/ILM we believe that diversity, inclusion and belonging are integral to our company. We are at our best when our people at all levels reflect the vast life experiences of our audiences, and we thrive when ideas and decisions from all are valued and represented. If you are passionate about the role, but don't fit every criteria of the posting, we encourage you to still apply. We want to hear your story.