SDFX Studios — Pipeline TD — Fixed Term — Toronto, Canada — remote

SDFX Studios; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

SDFX Studios in Toronto, Canada seeks a Pipeline TD to develop tools and systems that empower VFX artists across production departments. You will build scalable tools spanning rigging, shading, lighting, FX, tracking and compositing.

The role requires strong Python production skills and experience with Nuke, Maya, or similar DCC apps, plus Qt/PySide and Git. You will collaborate in an Agile environment on Windows and Linux, contributing to efficient, repeatable pipelines.

Qualifications

• VFX/animation studio experience and strong production Python skills.
• DCC tool development with Nuke, Silhouette, Maya or 3DEqualizer.
• Qt/PySide proficiency, Git familiarity, and Windows/Linux comfort; C++/JavaScript or render/cloud-pipeline experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable tools across rigging, shading, lighting, FX, tracking and compositing.
• Troubleshoot artist workflows and remove repetitive tasks and production bottlenecks.
• Document systems, research improvements and contribute to Agile team delivery.

Skills

Python scripting

Agile collaboration

Tools

Nuke

Silhouette

Maya

3DEqualizer

Qt/PySide

Git

C++

JavaScript

Render/Cloud pipeline

Job description

SDFX Studios seeks a Pipeline TD to develop tools and systems supporting VFX artists across production departments.

Location: Toronto, Canada — remote
Contract and work arrangement: Temporary, fixed-term role; Toronto, Ontario remote posting. The industry spreadsheet specifies Canada-based candidates; not worldwide remote. Duration is not stated. Requisition 1048.

What you will do

• Build and maintain scalable tools across rigging, shading, lighting, FX, tracking and compositing.
• Troubleshoot artist workflows and remove repetitive tasks and production bottlenecks.
• Document systems, research improvements and contribute to Agile team delivery.

What the studio is looking for

• VFX or animation studio experience and strong production Python skills.
• DCC tool-development experience with applications such as Nuke, Silhouette, Maya or 3DEqualizer.
• Qt/PySide proficiency, Git familiarity and comfort on Windows and Linux; C++, JavaScript or render/cloud-pipeline experience is beneficial.

Source and dates

Employer posting date: not displayed in the retrieved official vacancy. Industry spreadsheet date: 14 October 2026 (not treated as the employer posting date). Vacancy and application link verified by AnimaWorker on 15 October 2026.

Sources: Official employer vacancy; Industry job spreadsheet. Any AnimaWorker listing expiry is an internal WP Job Manager date, not an employer application deadline.