Lead Pipeline TD-2D

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • 2D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

The Lead Pipeline TD-2D will lead the team's daily activities, ensuring project deadlines are met and work meets quality standards. They will estimate time and resource needs accurately, guide team development, provide performance feedback, and foster a creative work environment. Responsibilities include tool development, testing and releasing code, and creating documentation. The role requires 5+ years of experience in the animation or VFX industries. They will also be involved in strategy meetings and maintaining communication with technology leadership and stakeholders, and guide team members on development best practices.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of experience in animation, VFX, or games.
  • Experience leading and delivering team projects.
  • Demonstrated experience with Toon Boom Harmony solutions.
  • Excellent Python, PySide, JavaScript/QTscript skills.
  • Experience working with Git and other revision control systems.
Good to have:
  • BS+ in Computer Science, Computer Graphics is preferred.
  • Experience working with Autodesk Flow Production Tracking (Formerly Shotgrid)
Perks:
  • RRSP matching
  • Multi-tiered benefits
  • Free mental health resources
  • Half-days in the summer
  • Extra holidays in the winter
  • Regular events to connect teams

Job Details

Job title

Lead Pipeline TD-2D

Overview

WildBrain Studios is looking for a Lead Pipeline TD-2D to join our team!    
 
Our Pipeline TDs are responsible for developing and advancing our software, tools and processes in collaboration with production to bring our pipelines and projects to the next level.

 

This opportunity is required to be located within BC and is a permanent role.
 
Find a job that lets your imagination run wild!  
WildBrain Studios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. We love what we do and it shows in the quality content we produce! Our custom-built Vancouver studio in beautiful British Columbia is a wonderful backdrop for our artists, but it doesn’t end there, we have employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world!  Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and fun activities throughout the year to meet, mingle and get creative with your team. If you like what you are reading so far, well buckle up, we’re just getting started!  

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do:

  • Leadership: Take the lead of the team’s daily activities and ensure project deadlines are met, while producing work at a quality level in keeping with requirements.  Accurately estimate time and resource needs.  Partner with Technology Management to guide team development, provide performance feedback, mentor, assist with resolving performance issues, and foster a healthy and creative work environment.  
  • Strategy: Participate in Technology and Creative meetings and adjust/refine plans as required.  Maintain proactive communication with Technology leadership and stakeholders, and guide team members on development best practices.  
  • Tool Development: Work closely with key stakeholders to design and develop tools, workflows, and processes to meet production and strategic technology needs. Take ownership of the code base, actively participate in development and support, to iterate and improve tools and processes.  
  • Deployment: Test and release high quality code to production using git and our build systems.  
  • Document: Create, and update documentation and provide training for stakeholders on new tools and processes.  
  • Research: Investigate and evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to innovative developments in our 2D toolsets.

What You’ll Bring:

  • 5+ years of experience in animation, VFX, or games industries in Pipeline or Technology  
  • Demonstrated experience leading and delivering team projects  
  • Established track record of developing, shipping and supporting in-application solutions using Toon Boom Harmony.  Experience with other 2D focused DCC applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Flash/Animate, Storyboard Pro, and familiarity with their relevant APIs is a bonus
  • Excellent Python, PySide, JavaScript/QTscript skills, other languages a plus
  • Experience working with Git and other revision control systems  
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills  

Nice to Have:  

  • BS+ in Computer Science, Computer Graphics is preferred  
  • Experience working with Autodesk Flow Production Tracking (Formerly Shotgrid) 

 

Pay Range: $2300 - $3050 per week.

Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity.

Why WildBrain

We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like half-days in the summer, extra holidays in the winter and regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.

In short – life is good on the Wild side!

Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!

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" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”

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WildBrain’s portfolio spans all areas of the entertainment industry: Studios, where we produce hit animated and live-actions series; WildBrain Television, which owns and operates some of the most-viewed family entertainment channels in Canada (Family Channel, WildBrainTV, Family Jr. and Télémagino); celebrated global licensing and distribution teams as part of WildBrain CPLG, and a leading children’s YouTube network which has garnered over 1 trillion minutes of watch time. At WildBrain, we do it all, with pride and passion every step of the way. Working at WildBrain is an opportunity to join forces with extraordinary, insightful and imaginative teams who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a culture that encourages creativity and individuality.

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