Experienced Pipeline TD
Sony Pictures Imageworks3 months ago
Vancouver, CanadaSenior
Responsibilities
- Create, develop, and refine technical aspects of the animation production pipeline.
- Develop and support procedures and tools for character rigging, animation, simulation, props, layout, cameras, plates, geometry conversions, shot asset management, and approval processes.
- Manage complex scene dependencies across multiple departments.
- Support automated publishing, data validation, and efficient scene organization.
- Meet production schedules and show deadlines while collaborating with production, supervisors, and peers.
- Support Unreal scene management, Sequencer-based operations, data exchange between Maya and Unreal, and visualization workflows.
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.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience working on CG and VFX productions.
- 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, and visualization workflows is desired; USD integration and Blueprint scripting are strong pluses.
Benefits
- Healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSPs, sick leave, vacation leave, and standard increases according to company policy.
- Project-based, full-time position in Vancouver, British Columbia.
- English is the language used in the work environment.