CG Core Pipeline Developer

Atomic Cartoons Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading animation studio as a CG Pipeline Developer in Vancouver! You'll collaborate with software engineers and artists to enhance our production pipeline, develop innovative systems for 3D scene management, and design user interfaces for 3D data tracking. This role offers flexible work options and a competitive salary range, reflecting your skills and experience.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Vacation pay

Paid holiday break

Paid leave

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of programming in Python and/or C++ on Linux.
• Thorough knowledge of computer graphics and animation concepts.
• Experience with commercial CG animation software applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop structures for managing complex 3D scenes.
• Design user interfaces for managing 3D data.
• Extend and optimize automated batch processes.

Skills

Python

C++

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Qt

Job description

Are you an experienced CG Pipeline Developer? Our CG Pipeline team is looking for you! Working under the Core Technology Supervisor, you will be working on long-term software development projects and helping us build and maintain our pipeline.

Atomic Cartoons Inc. is an award-winning animation studio with locations in Vancouver's Mt. Pleasant Animation District, Ottawa's Hintonburg neighborhood and Los Angeles. Since its inception over 25 years ago, Atomic Cartoons has created and produced numerous 2D and CG animation productions including Super Team Canada, Princess Power and Last Kids on Earth. Atomic is well known for its artist-friendly culture and flexible work environment. We are always looking for artists of all levels to join our team!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Develop structures, and systems that define how artists assemble and manage complex 3D scenes.

• Design user interfaces for authoring, validating, publishing, and tracking 3D data as it moves through the production pipeline.

• Extend, optimize, and simplify a complex network of automated batch processes.

• Work in a collaborative team of software engineers and work directly with highly specialized artists.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Expert knowledge of programming in Python and/or C++ on Linux.

• Thorough knowledge of computer graphics and animation concepts: character rigging, geometric deformations, dynamic simulation, shading, and rendering.

• Experience with commercial CG animation software applications: Maya, Houdini, Mari, Katana, Nuke, RV, Shotgun.

• Experience with industry-standard scene data formats: Alembic, USD.

• Experience with GUI toolkits: Qt, PyQt/PySide.

• Knowledge of software design/development principles: design patterns, object-oriented design, agile development.

• Experience with revision control and release management: Git.

• Experience working with a large, complex, mature, and dynamic codebase.

• The ability to listen to, understand and break down the needs of different Productions.

• A strong sense of team and collaboration.

• An insightful and analytical thinker with strong proactive problem-solving skills

• A strong sense of self and a willingness to speak up.

• Currently legally able to work in Canada.
  
  

START DATE: As Soon As Possible

- Applicants must have resided within BC as of December 31, 2024 and be able to provide the appropriate supporting documents.
- All Atomic employees in this role have the opportunity to work remotely within BC, artists within Vancouver and the Lower Mainland can also choose hybrid and in-studio options.

At Atomic Cartoons and Thunderbird Entertainment, we take into consideration a wide range of compensation factors including background, skills, location, and experience to determine competitive pay. In addition to competitive pay, this position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits including medical, GRSP, vacation pay, paid holiday break,paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Please note: This expected pay range is for British Columbia and is not applicable to locations outside of the province of British Columbia.

Wage ranges are based on a annual wage.

Vancouver Pay Range $120,000 — $150,000 CAD

INTERESTED?

Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Thunderbird Entertainment welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank you for your submission; only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Atomic Cartoons is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.

While remaining sensitive, fair, and providing equitable treatment for all, Atomic Cartoons works to increase participation and advancement to reflect all personnel – including Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities, who are all qualified members.Thus, it helps identify and remove barriers that prevent the full participation of members of designated groups in the workplace.