Pipeline TD

2 Months ago • 2-3 Years • Animation • $59,856 PA - $99,888 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Embassy is seeking a Pipeline TD to support ongoing shows and build their global production pipeline. Responsibilities include developing, maintaining, and optimizing pipeline tools and workflows; providing direct production assistance across multiple departments, troubleshooting pipeline issues; working on technical projects to improve production standards; testing and fine-tuning tools and techniques; ensuring pipeline tools are well-documented; staying up-to-date on relevant technologies; and collaborating with artists. The role supports 3D, compositing, editorial, and production tools and involves working on high-end episodic and feature film productions. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, self-sufficient, and thrives in a collaborative environment.
Must have:
  • 2+ years VFX/animation pipeline experience
  • Python 2.x/3.x and C++ knowledge
  • Knowledge of DCC software APIs (Houdini, Maya, Nuke etc.)
  • Experience building UIs using Qt, PyQt or PySide
  • Git experience
  • High-quality work under deadlines
Good to have:
  • Experience with open-source libraries (OpenColorIO, OpenImageIO etc.)
  • Experience with relational databases (MySQL, Postgres)
  • Understanding of Linux, OS X, bash scripting
Perks:
  • Fun and collaborative environment
  • Work/life balance
  • Cross-training opportunities

Job Details

Are you a well-rounded Pipeline TD who is passionate about working on upcoming film, television and advertising projects? The Embassy is hiring for a Pipeline TD to join their team!

About The Embassy

The Embassy is a Canadian, Oscar-nominated production house, specializing in live-action production, post-production, and animation for feature films, television, and commercials. We are an independent creative studio with expertise in visual effects and production. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Digital District, we work with global production companies, agencies and brands, in film, television and advertising.

Award-Winning

We have crafted award-winning visual effects for the world’s most recognized brands and film franchises. Our work has received accolades including Oscar nominations and numerous VES, Cannes, D&AD, Clio & ADCC awards.

About You

As a Pipeline TD, you will help us support ongoing shows and build Embassy’s global production pipeline. You will be exposed to all areas of production and will be working very closely with the artists, troubleshooting issues or developing custom tools to improve their workflow. This role supports 3D, Compositing, Editorial, and Production tools. You may perform a diverse series of technical support and engineering functions in order to ensure the smooth running of our film visual effects projects. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, self-sufficient, and thrives in a collaborative environment. You will have the chance to work on high-end episodic and feature film productions.

Your Role

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize pipeline tools and workflows while ensuring studio-wide consistency
  • Provide direct production assistance across multiple departments and disciplines, troubleshooting and resolving any issues that arise within the pipeline
  • Work on technical projects to improve and refine production standards
  • Test and fine-tune tools and techniques, collaborate on testing and releasing new software systems
  • Ensure pipeline tools and scripts are well-documented, adhere to best coding practices, and support artist training initiatives
  • Stay up-to-date on relevant technologies and industry trends to enhance pipeline efficiency  

Your Qualifications

  • 2 to 3 + years experience in a VFX/animation pipeline role or related role
  • Knowledge of Python 2.x/3.x and some C++
  • Thorough knowledge of computer graphics and animation concepts and all the roles involved in the production pipeline
  • Knowledge of industry DCC software and their APIs (Houdini, Maya, Nuke, etc.) and standard scene data interchange formats (USD, Alembic)
  • Experience building UIs using Qt, PyQt or PySide
  • Experience with revision control systems such as Git
  • An understanding of Linux, OS X, user environments, and bash shell scripting
  • Experience with open-source libraries and their APIs (OpenColorIO, OpenImageIO, OpenTimelineIO, etc.) is preferred.
  • Experience with relational databases (MySQL, Postgres) is preferred
  • Consistently produce high-quality work in deadline-oriented environments
  • A constant drive to learn and improve the pipeline
  • Experience with render managers and distributive computing environments
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We Offer

  • A fun and collaborative environment
  • Emphasis on work/life balance
  • Ample cross-training opportunities

Salary Range: $28.85 - $48.08 per hour. 

This range denotes the minimum and maximum compensation limits for this role within the province of British Columbia, adhering to local legal requirements. It's essential to recognize that the salary range for this position may vary when compared to markets outside of British Columbia, with potential variations in both lower and higher figures. The base pay offered is contingent upon factors including internal equity assessments and elements such as the candidate's geographic location, job-related expertise, skills, experience, and other pertinent qualifications.

The Embassy Visual Effects Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.

Ready to grow your career with a unique VFX studio? Apply today with your resume and demo reel!

Please note: At this time we are accepting applications only from those who are legally eligible to work in Canada and are residents of BC.

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