Nuke TD: Pipeline & Tools Lead

DistilleryVFX; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DistilleryVFX is seeking a Nuke Technical Director with strong production compositing experience to bridge artists and pipeline in a fast-paced environment.

This comp-centric role partners with both the compositing and pipeline teams to stabilize workflows, develop tools, and ensure scalable processes across shows. Hybrid studio setup expected, with a focus on clear communication and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced with Nuke; knowledge of other compositing tools is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of compositing workflows and post-production.
• Solid understanding of perspective, photography, and physics of light and motion.
• CG experience is a plus.
• Comparable software experience considered.
• At least three years of relevant professional tv/film experience.
• Nuke experience in real production pipeline; Nuke technical experience; Pipeline integration experience.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary technical liaison between the Comp team and Pipe department.
• Translate comp team needs into clear, actionable pipeline requests.
• Develop, maintain, or oversee Nuke tools, gizmos, and scripts; show-specific comp utilities; shot diagnostics and debugging tools.
• Provide documentation, walkthroughs, and training on new tools and workflows.
• Mentor senior and mid-level compositors; reduce band-aid fixes by enforcing standard workflows.

Skills

Nuke

Python

Compositing workflows

Pipeline integration

Mentoring

Education

College level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least five years of relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education

Tools

Nuke tools

Gizmos

Scripts

Compositing utilities

Job description

DistilleryVFX is seeking a Nuke Technical Director with strong production compositing experience to bridge artists and pipeline in a fast-paced environment.

This comp-centric role partners with both the compositing and pipeline teams to stabilize workflows, develop tools, and ensure scalable processes across shows. Hybrid studio setup expected, with a focus on clear communication and mentorship.