Pipeline Technical Director

The Film Market; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 62,460 - 89,681; Full time

Job summary

The Film Market in Vancouver is seeking a Pipeline Technical Director to oversee the animation production pipeline, developing tools and procedures to streamline rigging, animation, simulation, layout, and asset management.

The role requires deep Maya and Python knowledge, experience with PyQt/PySide for UIs, Linux, Git, and familiarity with Katana, Unreal, Houdini, and USD; 5+ years in CG/VFX is preferred, with ability to work solo or in a team.

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 and Git version control.
• Familiarity with Katana, Unreal, Houdini, and USD is a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant CG/VFX experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the animation pipeline, tools, and procedures.
• Ensure on-time delivery by coordinating with production and teams.
• Collaborate to implement robust asset management and approvals.

Tools

Maya

Python

PyQt/PySide

C++

Linux

Git

Katana

Unreal

Houdini

USD

Blueprint scripting

Job description

Pipeline Technical Director

• 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 convManaging 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.ersions, general shot asset management and approval processes.

Role Type

Full-time

Requirements

• 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: 5 years of relevant experience
• 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.

Full-time

Compensation: CAD $45.34 - CAD $65.10 /hour CAD