Animation Pipeline Technical Director

The Film Market

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 3,642,374 - 6,735,086

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Pipeline TDs for an Animation Pipeline Technical Director role in Vancouver. The position is full-time and involves working on CG and VFX productions with a focus on Maya/Python tool development and UI creation using PyQt/PySide.

Experience with Unreal, Katana, Houdini, and USD is a plus, along with a background in Unreal visualization workflows. A 2-year diploma or 1-year certificate is preferred, with 2–3 years of relevant experience acceptable.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of Maya and Python programming.
Experience creating user interfaces with PyQt/PySide.
Experience with C++ is a plus.
Knowledge of the Linux operating system.
Understanding of the git version control system.
Familiarity with Katana, Unreal, Houdini, and/or USD is a plus.
Most desired: 2-year diploma or 1-year certificate, however a minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.
Experience working on CG and VFX productions.
Extra Qualifications: Unreal Engine: Understanding of Unreal scene management, sequencer-based operations, data exchange between DCCs (Maya/Unreal), and experience supporting visualization workflows within Unreal. Knowledge of USD-based integration, Blueprint scripting within Unreal environments is a strong plus.

Skills

Maya

Python

PyQt/PySide

Unreal

Houdini

USD

Git

Linux

Education

2-year diploma or 1-year certificate

2–3 years relevant experience

Tools

C++

Job description

Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Pipeline TDs!

Animation Pipeline Technical Director

Role Type: Full-time

Requirements

Strong knowledge of Maya and Python programming.
Experience creating user interfaces with PyQt/PySide.
Experience with C++ is a plus.
Knowledge of the Linux operating system.
Understanding of the git version control system.
Familiarity with Katana, Unreal, Houdini, and/or USD is a plus.
Most desired: 2-year diploma or 1-year certificate, however a minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.
Experience working on CG and VFX productions.
Extra Qualifications: Unreal Engine: Understanding of Unreal scene management, sequencer-based operations, data exchange between DCCs (Maya/Unreal), and experience supporting visualization workflows within Unreal. Knowledge of USD-based integration, Blueprint scripting within Unreal environments is a strong plus.

Full-time