Director / Head of Training

Dept : Training
Position : Director/ Head of Training
Reports To : General Manager- DDU, Creative Director - DDU & Head of Training DWA

The Director of training will manage all aspects of training within DreamWorks Dedicated Unit, Technicolor India.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Partner with DDU Department Heads and DWA Training Team to determine and consolidate training needs
Develop a pedagogical design for training
Manage and oversee New Hire Curriculum, Continuing Education, Special Projects Training, and Operational Skills Training
Allocate resources between instruction, documentation, and tutorial building
Develop budgets for approval
Manage allocated budget and approve local expenses - write reports and keep records
Develop and manage workflow processes and staff.
Partner with Production to determine appropriate trainers per department
Manage documentation, publishing, and delivery
Manage studio library
Develop and administer DDU’s Internship Program (a six-month immersive, discipline-specific apprenticeship) for compliance with DWA standards and in alignment with the needs of DDU.
Conduct hands-on technical /artistic development classes.
Plan/Coordinate educational programs with local institutions to conduct technical and artistic courses.

Managerial / Leadership responsibilities:

Leverage resources for maximum effect
Understand the needs of Client Group and instill the customer service value amongst team
Create the Educational Environment/Philosophy/Culture
Mentor and assess trainers
Develop evaluation process to measure success
Promote and market the value of Training

Requirements (Experience/Education):

Master’s degree in computer science, computer graphics, art or equivalent (preferred)
Experience working with 2D/3D production packages, eg. Maya, Houdini and Photoshop
Programming with special emphasis on Python, C++ (preferred)
Practical knowledge of human behavior
Strong presentation skills
Understanding of Mass Communications, Marketing, and Cognitive Sciences
Strong Software background with experience in the software development process
Proven ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical clients
Expert systems experience is preferred
Prior experience in the field of training and development and / or as a class room instructor (preferred)
Excellent organization and execution skills
Experience of leading and managing teams
A detailed understanding of Animation production process with experience working on Features
Experience working in Lighting/FX departments in proprietary work (Pipeline & Tools) environment (preferred)

To apply email to careers.ddu@technicolor.com with the name of the opening in the subject.