Pipeline TD
Sony Pictures Imageworks3 months ago
Vancouver, CanadaMid Level
Responsibilities
- Develop and support animation and VFX production pipeline procedures and tools.
- Support workflows for character rigging, character animation, simulation, props, layout, cameras, plates, geometry conversions, shot asset management, and approvals.
- Manage complex scene dependencies across multiple departments.
- Develop automated publishing, data validation, and efficient scene organization workflows.
- Support Unreal scene management, Sequencer-based operations, data exchange between Maya and Unreal, and visualization workflows.
- Meet production schedules and show deadlines while collaborating with production, supervisors, and peers to solve technical problems.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of Maya and Python programming.
- Experience creating user interfaces with PyQt or PySide.
- Knowledge of the Linux operating system and Git version control system.
- Experience working on CG and VFX productions.
- A two-year diploma or one-year certificate is most desired, or two to three years of relevant experience may be accepted.
- Experience with C++ is a plus.
- Familiarity with Katana, Unreal, Houdini, and/or USD is a plus.
- Understanding of Unreal scene management, Sequencer-based operations, DCC data exchange, USD-based integration, and Blueprint scripting is a plus.
Benefits
- Healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSPs, sick leave, and vacation leave per company policy.
- Standard increases as applicable.
- Project-based, full-time position in Vancouver, Canada.
- English is the language used in the work environment.