Pipeline TD

Sony Pictures Imageworks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSPs

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

Sony Pictures Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Pipeline TDs to build and refine the animation production pipeline. You will create tools and procedures for an efficient workflow across characters, layout, rigs, and rendering, interfacing with multiple departments to keep shows on schedule.

The role emphasizes Maya, Python, and UI work with PyQt/PySide; C++ is a plus. Applicants should be based in Vancouver or willing to relocate, with CG/VFX experience and Linux/Git fluency.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Maya and Python.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Creates, develops, and refines all technical aspects of the animation production pipeline.
• Develops and supports procedures and tools for an efficient pipeline across departments.
• Manages complex scene dependencies and automated publishing workflows.
• Meets schedules and show deadlines, collaborating with production and teams.
• Works alone or in a team to determine pipeline solutions.

Skills

Maya

Python programming

C++

Linux

Git

PyQt/PySide

Unreal

Houdini

USD

Education

2-year diploma or 1-year certificate

Tools

Katana

Unreal

Houdini

Job description

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.

Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc.
658 Homer Street., Suite 405, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2R4

Project based, Full Time

Language in work environment - English

Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable

Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Pipeline TDs!

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.

The anticipated base salary for an Associate position is $25.96 to $34.62/hr and for an Intermediate position is $36.06- 48.08/hr. Benefits are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.

*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.