Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of 3D and Technology, the Pipeline Technical Director will be involved in the creation and ongoing support of a large high-end visual effects pipeline and asset/project management system. Production support of artists and package-specific scripting will also be part of the responsibilities. This is a full-time position requiring some overtime.
Duties
– Assist with the implementation of a pipeline and asset/project management system
– Problem solving and developing improved software systems and tools
– Conducting research, designing and implementing, testing and optimizing production pipeline tools
-Develop and maintain leading-edge proprietary tools/shaders/plugins/scripts and recommend relevant external alternatives
-Creating UI for animators, providing tools for user-friendly controls
-Design, develop, and maintain proprietary scripts used in production
-Keep current on new research and competitor developments
-Acquire and maintain up-to-date knowledge in the relevant fields
-Participate, when applicable, in technical support/director candidates interviews
Qualifications
-Expert knowledge of Python and HTML/Javascript required
-Excellent problem solving and communication skills
-Linux knowledge and scripting experience required
-OSX knowledge and scripting an asset
-C++ plugin experience an asset
-Experience with SQL databases an asset
-Experience writing shaders for Renderman, Mantra, Mental Ray or other production renderers an asset
-Experience scripting or writing plugins for Houdini, Maya, XSI, Lightwave, Fusion or Shake an asset
-Undergraduate degree or a diploma in Computing Science, or related disciplines an asset.
Please e-mail recruiting@cis-vancouver.com with the subject line "Pipeline TD" with your resumé, demo reel if applicable (downloadable online link preferred), and upcoming availability. Local candidates are preferred.
We thank all candidates in advance for applying but only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
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