Remote Senior VFX TD: Pipelines, Tools & Rendering

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Híbrido; ZAR 900 000 - 1 400 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Fully remote work arrangement

Remote workstation provided

Professional development support

Collaborative and innovative team

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior VFX Technical Director for a fully remote role. You will design and optimize VFX pipelines, implement tools with Python and Maya MEL, and collaborate with supervisors to troubleshoot complex rendering problems.

You will work with Houdini, Nuke, Arnold, Renderman, and other renderers, ensure pipeline reliability, and mentor junior TDs. This remote-first position offers a flexible schedule and a chance to contribute to high-end film and television projects from the

Qualificações

• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Technical Director or similar role in the VFX industry.
• Strong programming/scripting skills in Python, and proficiency with Maya API and MEL.
• In-depth knowledge of DCC applications such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke and their APIs/scripting interfaces.
• Experience with rendering engines (Arnold, Renderman, V-Ray) and understanding render pipeline challenges.
• Familiarity with simulation software (Houdini fluids, particles, destruction).
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment with excellent communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, maintain, and enhance VFX pipelines, tools, and workflows using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Maya MEL) and other relevant technologies.
• Collaborate with VFX Supervisors and artists to identify technical challenges and devise efficient, elegant solutions.
• Troubleshoot and debug technical issues across the VFX pipeline from asset creation to final rendering and compositing.
• Optimize software performance and resource utilization for rendering, simulations, and other compute-intensive tasks.
• Integrate third-party software and plugins into the existing pipeline, ensuring compatibility and stability.
• Develop custom tools and plugins to automate repetitive tasks and enhance artistic efficiency.
• Provide technical support and training to artists and TDs, empowering them to utilize pipeline tools effectively.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices in VFX, actively contributing to R&D efforts.
• Contribute to the technical design and architecture of new pipeline features and systems.
• Ensure the quality, reliability, and scalability of all technical solutions implemented.

Conhecimentos

Python

Maya MEL

Maya API

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Ferramentas

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

Arnold

Renderman

V-Ray

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking a Senior VFX Technical Director for a fully remote role. You will design and optimize VFX pipelines, implement tools with Python and Maya MEL, and collaborate with supervisors to troubleshoot complex rendering problems.

You will work with Houdini, Nuke, Arnold, Renderman, and other renderers, ensure pipeline reliability, and mentor junior TDs. This remote-first position offers a flexible schedule and a chance to contribute to high-end film and television projects from the