Renderman Plugin Developer - Remote Europe

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading immersive media company is seeking a Freelance RenderMan Plugin Developer for a 2 to 3-month contract. This remote role involves building a custom plugin that integrates volumetric video formats into their current rendering pipeline, requiring strong C++ skills and RenderMan SDK experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing with the RenderMan SDK.
• Strong programming skills in C++.
• Up-to-date knowledge of modern RenderMan versions.

Responsibilities

• Developing a plugin using the RenderMan C++ SDK.
• Working on low-level rendering extensions.
• Collaborating with a technical team for pipeline compatibility.

Skills

C++

Python scripting

RenderMan SDK

VFX knowledge

Animation knowledge

Real-time graphics

Job description

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bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Freelance RenderMan Plugin Developer

Contract – 2 to 3 months | Remote (EU/UK time zones preferred)

We’re supporting a cutting-edge immersive media company on the development of a new RenderMan plugin that will integrate into a proprietary volumetric imaging system. This is a short-term freelance role with the opportunity to contribute to a technically ambitious product used in high-end film and virtual production.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for building a custom plugin using the RenderMan SDK, enabling support for a volumetric video format that integrates with standard VFX rendering workflows. The plugin will sit within the studio’s rendering pipeline alongside existing integrations with Arnold, V-Ray, and MoonRay.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing a plugin using the RenderMan C++ SDK
• Working on low-level rendering extensions (e.g. camera, output drivers, filters)
• Collaborating with a technical team to ensure compatibility with their existing volumetric pipeline
• Supporting testing and potential debugging if needed

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience developing with the RenderMan SDK (not just using RenderMan for shading/lighting)
• Comfortable creating plugins or extensions such as:
• Geometry/shading modules
• Strong programming skills in C++
• Ideally some Python scripting ability
• Up-to-date knowledge of modern RenderMan versions (not legacy only)
• Comfortable working independently on focused deliverables

Nice to Have

• Experience with other render engines (e.g. Arnold, V-Ray, MoonRay)
• Familiarity with Houdini or Maya rendering workflows
• Background in VFX, animation, or real-time graphics pipelines

Details

• Duration: 2–3 months
• Start date: ASAP or within 4 weeks