Experienced Pipeline TD
Sony Pictures Imageworks5 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.
About Sony Pictures Imageworks
Sony Pictures Imageworks is a visual effects and animation studio that produces live-action VFX, character and creature work, and all-CG animation for feature films and streaming series. Operating as the VFX and animation unit of Sony Pictures Entertainment, it serves both Sony labels and external studios. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Vancouver with additional sites in Los Angeles and Montreal, the studio’s credits include the Spider-Verse films.