Associate Pipeline Technical Director - ILM Sydney

Industrial Light & Magic; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) in Sydney seeks a Pipeline TD to develop and maintain CG pipeline tools, supporting artists and streamlining production workflows. You will take daily priorities from Show CG Supervisors and mentor guidance from the Pipeline TD Manager.

The role requires 0–2 years in VFX/animation, Python proficiency, and experience with Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Katana, or USD. Collaboration across global ILM studios is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining tools for computer graphics workflows.
• 0–2 years production experience in visual effects or animation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and document pipeline tools and scripts to meet show demands and standards.
• Provide front-line support for artists and troubleshoot issues in production workflows; escalate when needed.
• Test updates and validate workflows in production, coordinating with Engineering for deployment.
• Collaborate with artists, production supervisors, and technical staff across ILM locations on show work and pipeline improvements.
• Take direction from Show Supervisors and Leads to set daily priorities and expand knowledge of core pipeline systems.

Skills

Python

Communication

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Maya

Nuke

Houdini

Katana

USD

Linux

Job description

Your role?

A Pipeline TD is responsible for developing and maintaining software tools, providing front-line support to artists and general troubleshooting of the CG pipeline in a fast-paced, feature film visual effects production environment in order to ensure artist efficiency. Take daily task priorities from Show CG Supervisors while receiving technical guidance and career mentoring from the Pipeline TD Manager.

Job Requirements

A Pipeline TD is responsible for developing and maintaining software tools, providing front-line support to artists and general troubleshooting of the CG pipeline in a fast-paced, feature film visual effects production environment in order to ensure artist efficiency. Take daily task priorities from Show CG Supervisors while receiving technical guidance and career mentoring from the Pipeline TD Manager.

What will you be doing?

• Develop, maintain, and document pipeline tools and scripts to meet immediate show demands while adhering to facility-wide standards.
• Provide front-line support for artists, troubleshooting any issues that may arise in day-to-day production workflows; escalat more complex issues when necessary.
• Test and validate software updates and technical workflows in production, partnering with Engineering teams to ensure smooth deployment of workflows and tools.
• Collaborate effectively with artists, production supervisors and technical staff across global ILM studio locations on both show work and pipeline improvement projects.
• Take direction from Show Supervisors and Leads to determine daily task priorities of basic to moderate complexity to meet show objectives while expanding knowledge of core pipeline systems.

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining tools for use in computer graphics.
• 0–2 years of production experience in visual effects or animation (or equivalent project experience).
• Proficiency in Python, bonus if within a Linux desktop environment.
• Experience with one or more core DCCs (e.g. Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Katana) or asset frameworks like USD.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and translate technical issues for non-technical users.
• Strong problem solving skills with a detail-oriented approach to troubleshooting.

JoinILM

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic. Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Disclaimer

This position is with ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.

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