Pipeline Developer Expression of Interest

The Embassy; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative visual effects studio is seeking a Pipeline Developer in Vancouver. This role involves supporting ongoing projects by building the production pipeline, troubleshooting issues, and developing custom tools. The ideal candidate will have experience in a VFX/animation environment and knowledge of relevant software like Maya and Houdini. This position emphasizes a collaborative atmosphere and offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $28.85 to $48.08 CAD.

Benefits

Fun and collaborative environment

Emphasis on work/life balance

Ample cross-training opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 to 3+ years of experience in a VFX/animation pipeline role.
• Thorough knowledge of computer graphics and production pipeline concepts.
• Experience building UIs using Qt, PyQt or PySide.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing shows and build the production pipeline.
• Manage, prioritize, and resolve tickets related to pipeline issues.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and evolution of the pipeline.

Skills

Python

C++

Git

Linux

Qt

MySQL

Communication

Tools

Houdini

Maya

Nuke

Job description

Pipeline Developer Expression of Interest

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Pipeline Developer Expression of Interest

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Are you a well-rounded Pipeline Developer who is passionate about working on upcoming film, television and advertising projects? We want to hear from you.

About The Embassy

The Embassy is a Canadian, Oscar-nominated production house, specializing in live-action production, post-production, and animation for feature films, television, and commercials. We are an independent creative studio with expertise in visual effects and production. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Digital District, we work with global production companies, agencies and brands, in film, television and advertising.

Award-Winning

We have crafted award-winning visual effects for the world’s most recognized brands and film franchises. Our work has received accolades including Oscar nominations and numerous VES, Cannes, D&AD, Clio & ADCC awards.

About You

The Pipeline Developer will support ongoing shows and build the Embassy’s production pipeline. You will be exposed to all areas of production and will be working very closely with the artists, troubleshooting issues and developing custom tools to improve their workflow. The Pipeline Developer performs a diverse series of technical support and engineering functions to ensure the smooth running of our projects.

Your Role

• Work closely with the 3D team in Maya and Houdini / Solaris, the 2D team in Nuke, and the production team to help ensure that the pipeline meets the needs of the company.
• Manage, prioritize, review, and resolve tickets related to pipeline issues and needs.
• Assist in driving the design, implementation, and evolution of the pipeline with a future focus on USD adoption.
• Perform ad-hoc research and development for show-specific and studio-wide tools.
• Design and develop tools that aid in the management and assembly of complex CG data.
• Design Qt-based user interfaces for artists to easily interact with and move data within the pipeline.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving any issues that arise within the pipeline.
• Stay up to date on relevant industry changes and trends

Your Qualifications

• 2 to 3 + years experience in a VFX / animation pipeline role or related role
• Knowledge of Python 2.x / 3.x and some C++
• Thorough knowledge of computer graphics and animation concepts and all the roles involved in the production pipeline
• Knowledge of industry DCC software and their APIs (Houdini, Maya, Nuke, etc.) and standard scene data interchange formats (USD, Alembic)
• Experience building UIs using Qt, PyQt or PySide
• Experience with revision control systems such as Git
• An understanding of Linux, OS X, user environments, and bash shell scripting
• Experience with open-source libraries and their APIs (OpenColorIO, OpenImageIO, OpenTimelineIO, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, Postgres) is preferred
• Consistently produce high-quality work in deadline-oriented environments
• A constant drive to learn and improve the pipeline
• Experience with render managers and distributive computing environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We Offer

• A fun and collaborative environment
• Emphasis on work / life balance
• Ample cross-training opportunities

Salary Range : $28.85 - $48.08 per hour.

This range denotes the minimum and maximum compensation limits for this role within the province of British Columbia, adhering to local legal requirements. It's essential to recognize that the salary range for this position may vary when compared to markets outside of British Columbia, with potential variations in both lower and higher figures. The base pay offered is contingent upon factors including internal equity assessments and elements such as the candidate's geographic location, job-related expertise, skills, experience, and other pertinent qualifications.

The Embassy Visual Effects Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.

Ready to grow your career with a unique VFX studio? Apply today with your resume and demo reel!

Please note : At this time we are accepting applications only from those who are legally eligible to work in Canada and are residents of BC.

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