Pipeline Supervisor

Vfxwire; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG, a world-leading visual effects and animation company, seeks a Pipeline Supervisor to own core pipeline requirements for large shows, collaborating with global supervisors, senior production staff and R&D developers.

You will design technical solutions, supervise Pipeline TDs and artists, train teams, and create documentation to optimise on-show workflows across studios. This role offers opportunities to contribute to award-winning projects and join a diverse, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Education

Computer Science or Computer Graphics degree

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

Job description

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

Requirements

• 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

About Us

We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney). At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!