Junior Pipeline TD — Build Tools & Support for Artists

Bodylinegym; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) Australia is hiring a Pipeline TD to develop and maintain CG pipeline tools, supporting artists and solving production issues in a fast-paced VFX environment. You will take daily priorities from Show CG Supervisors and work under guidance from the Pipeline TD Manager.

The role emphasizes Python scripting, collaboration across global ILM locations, and experience with DCC tools like Maya, Nuke, Houdini, or Katana.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 issues in day-to-day production workflows; escalate 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 with artists, production supervisors and technical staff across global ILM studio locations on 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.

Skills

Python

Maya

Nuke

Houdini

Katana

USD

Linux

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Linux

USD

Job description

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) Australia is hiring a Pipeline TD to develop and maintain CG pipeline tools, supporting artists and solving production issues in a fast-paced VFX environment. You will take daily priorities from Show CG Supervisors and work under guidance from the Pipeline TD Manager.

The role emphasizes Python scripting, collaboration across global ILM locations, and experience with DCC tools like Maya, Nuke, Houdini, or Katana.