Pipeline Architect: Build Core VFX Pipelines from Scratch

Wander Dot; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wander Dot in Belfast is seeking a Pipeline Architect to design and implement the production pipelines that power our studio from the ground up. This foundational role gives you significant influence over tools and systems, with the chance to shape infrastructure that serves creative work rather than constrains it.

You'll need strong Python skills, experience with VFX/post-production pipelines, and the ability to translate production requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills and scripting across DCC apps.
• Experience building or significantly contributing to pipelines in a professional studio context.
• Knowledge of production tracking tools (ShotGrid/Flow, ftrack) and file versioning at scale.

Skills

Python

Pipeline development

Cross-department collaboration

VFX/post-production pipelines

Tools

ShotGrid/Flow

ftrack

Job description

Wander Dot in Belfast is seeking a Pipeline Architect to design and implement the production pipelines that power our studio from the ground up. This foundational role gives you significant influence over tools and systems, with the chance to shape infrastructure that serves creative work rather than constrains it.

You'll need strong Python skills, experience with VFX/post-production pipelines, and the ability to translate production requirements into scalable technical solutions.