Animation Pipeline Technical Director

Sony Imageworks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects studio in Vancouver is seeking a Pipeline TD to enhance the animation production pipeline. Successful candidates should have strong knowledge of Maya and Python, with experience in creating user interfaces. Familiarity with C++, Linux, and git is beneficial. The role requires managing complex dependencies, meeting schedules, and working independently or within a team. Experience in CG and VFX productions is a must for applicants.

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.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.
• Experience working on CG and VFX productions.

Responsibilities

• Creates, develops, and refines all technical aspects of the animation production pipeline.
• Managing complex scene dependencies across multiple departments.
• Accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines.
• Work efficiently as part of a team or independently.

Skills

Maya

Python programming

User interfaces with PyQt/PySide

C++

Linux operating system

Git version control

Katana

Unreal

Houdini

USD

Education

2-year diploma or 1-year certificate

Job description

Overview

1285 W Pender St Vancouver, BC V6E 4B1

Project based, Full Time

Language in work environment - English

Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Pipeline TDs!

Responsibilities

• Creates, develops, and refines all technical aspects of the animation production pipeline. This entails developing and supporting procedures and tools to allow for a streamlined and efficient pipeline consisting of character rigging, character animation, simulation, props, layout, cameras, plates, geometry conversions, general shot asset management and approval processes.
• Managing complex scene dependencies across multiple departments. Familiarity with automated publishing, data validation, and efficient scene organization techniques is highly desirable.
• The candidate is accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines. Interacts with production, supervisors, and team/peers in order to problem-solve and share information related to show/assigned tasks. Must be able to decipher as well as follow through on work in progress, dailies, briefings/notes, and feedback.
• Successful candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine various pipeline solutions.

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.