Pipeline Supervisor

DNEG; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG in Bengaluru is seeking a Pipeline Supervisor to define core pipeline requirements for large shows and design technical solutions with global teams. You will supervise the pipeline team, guide tool development, and ensure alignment with show needs while shaping the core DNEG pipeline.

You will train artists on new tech, contribute to documentation, and monitor support and development tickets, shaping efficient workflows across shows.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at a supervisory level in the Visual effects industry.
• Excellent Python, Maya, and Linux skills.
• Experience in developing tools for DCC packages such as Maya, Houdini and/or Nuke.
• Experience with source control systems and team development.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the Pipeline team, the Pipeline TDs, ATDs and Apprentices
• Manage and contribute to their on-show development of tools and workflows
• Ensuring that all development efforts meet the needs of the show while also contributing to the overall pipeline
• Managing and contributing to on-show development done by ATDs and Pipeline TDs
• Contributing to the planning and major developments in the core DNEG Pipeline
• Training of artists in relevant new technology and techniques
• Creating user-friendly documentation and tutorials for new tools and workflows
• Generating and monitor support and development tickets for our shows

Skills

Python

Maya

Linux

Source control

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Computer Graphics

Tools

Houdini

Nuke

Git/SVN

Job description

Our Pipeline teams combine a solid understanding of technology with the workflows and processes used by our artists daily. They have a passion for supporting the creative process and for ensuring our global pipeline is as optimal as possible.

As a Pipeline Supervisor, you will have overall responsibility for identifying and defining the core pipeline and workflow requirements for large or complex shows. You will be responsible for designing technical solutions to the specific and general needs of those shows in collaboration with global supervisors, senior production staff and lead R&D developers.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the Pipeline team, the Pipeline TDs, ATDs and Apprentices
• Manage and contribute to their on-show development of tools and workflows
• Ensuring that all development efforts meet the needs of the show while also contributing to the overall pipeline
• Managing and contributing to on-show development done by ATDs and Pipeline TDs
• Contributing to the planning and major developments in the core DNEG Pipeline
• Training of artists in relevant new technology and techniques
• Creating user-friendly documentation and tutorials for new tools and workflows
• Generating and monitor support and development tickets for our shows

Must have

• Proven experience at a supervisory level in the Visual effects industry
• Excellent Python, Maya, and Linux skills
• Experience in developing tools for DCC packages such as Maya, Houdini and/or Nuke
• Experience with source control systems and team development

Nice to have

• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics or another related field
• Expert understanding of the visual effects pipeline
• Experience with renderers such as PRMan Clarisse or Mantra