Pipeline Technical Director

Framestore Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global creative company in the UK seeks a skilled software developer to support and maintain tools for visual effects projects. The role demands a degree in Computer Science and over 5 years of experience in Visual Effects. Expertise in Python and Linux is essential. The ideal candidate will design and engineer new solutions while collaborating with various departments. A detail-oriented approach and strong problem-solving skills are important for multitasking effectively. This position emphasizes excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Visual Effects experience.
• Experience developing tools for 2D/3D applications.
• Familiarity with modern development tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain tools and backend technology.
• Design and engineer new solutions.
• Develop existing software and workflows.

Skills

Python

Linux

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

Job description

Framestore is an Oscar, Bafta, and Emmy award-winning global creative company working in film, advertising, AR/MR/VR, theme park dark rides, and pre/post visualisation work among many other creative endeavours.

With over 30 years of experience in digital film and video technology and offices worldwide, Framestore’s Pipeline team sits at the centre ofconnectivity. Engineering cutting-edge technology to create fluid artist workflows and inter-departmental data flows for a wide range of VFX projects, they collaborate closely with other departments to allow our team to work as effectively as possible to create the incredible digital contentwe are known for.

You will:

• Support and maintenance of tools and backend technology including troubleshooting, configuration, and deploying fixes
• Designing and engineering new solutions
• Developing existing software and workflows
• Working with the global Pipeline department to apply improvements across the company
• Working in collaboration with department leads and supervisors to determine the best solutions
• Thorough documentation of all development and changes
• Report to Pipeline leads for development priorities

What we\'re looking for:

• A degree in Computer Science
• 5+ Years Visual Effects experience
• Excellent Python and Linux skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to contribute to a large software development project
• Detail-orientated with a strong ability to multitask

• Familiarity with modern development tools and processes such as git, ticket tracking, code reviews
• A good understanding of the entire visual effects process, from shooting through to compositing
• Experience developing tools for a 2D or 3D application such as Maya, Houdini or Nuke

You might also have:

• Database maintenance and integration experience
• Development in other languages (eg C++, Javascript)

• Experience setting up CI/CD and regression testing
• Familiarity with Django, Flask, React, REST APIs or other modern JS framework
• Experience with virtualization software (eg Docker, Kubernetes)
• Working knowledge of Ansible for host deployment
• Experience with Elasticsearch
• Windows development experience

Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities, and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.