JOB Chief Technology Officer REPORTING TO: CEO

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE: The chief technology officer (CTO) reports to the CEO and is responsible for implementing the company’s technical vision and leading all aspects of the company’s technology development and innovation. The CTO is the senior company technology executive who plays an integral role in the company’s strategic direction, development and future growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

 Lead the execution of our existing technology strategy.  Drive and champion technological innovation for the company, establishing technical stand- ards and ensuring adherence to them for product development and company operations  Develop strategic planning for the direction and control of R&D activities.  Anticipate and react to disruptive and emerging technologies to ensure the maintenance of company competitiveness in a world market.  Responsible for the of all of the technology departments (IT, Pipeline, R&D) to attain maximum efficiency in the design and production of our content.  Manage and Develop the performance of the technology team including goals, performance and pay reviews  Work closely with Finance on cost reporting internally and externally

REQUIREMENTS:

● BSc/BA in computer science, administration or equivalent combination of educa- tion and experience. ● Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing and developing high performance technical teams in a role. ● High level of business acumen and proven executive management abilities based on prior experience ● Experience in the Animation, VFX or Computer Graphics Industry/Pipelines preferred but not essential. ● Outstanding organizational and skills and the ability to multitask. ● Strong Leadership skills ● Proven ability to significantly increase efficiencies and continuously deliver positive results to the company. ● Demonstrated ability to envision and architect services that meet the needs of the business. ● Experience in establishing and managing technologies that facilitate multi-location develop- ment operations is considered a plus. ● Knowledge of 2D / 3D graphics tools, networking implementation and management, distrib- uted computing and / or Performance analysis all considered a plus.

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