Pipeline TD - Expression of Interest

Note: This is an expression of interest job posting, meaning we are not currently actively hiring for this role but is an opportunity for you to submit your resume for further consideration. When this role becomes available you may receive an email from our HR team or recruiter. Please note only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted, we thank all applicants for their interest in Mavericks VFX.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop pipeline and asset management tools to meet immediate, show-directed production demands, ensuring facility-wide consistency as directed by show and technical supervisors.
• Develop strong working relationships with the Production, Supervisor and Artist teams, facilitating good communication between the departments.
• Provide front-line production support across a wide range of disciplines, troubleshoot assets and shots, and help artists with general problem-solving.
• Work closely with engineering teams in testing, and releasing new and modified software tools.
• Help maintain a wide array of existing workflows and scripts.
• Solve pipeline related technical issues affecting Production, Artists and Supervisors.
• Proactively test new and existing features to ensure the highest levels of quality.
• Contribute to technical and user facing documentation.
• Assist artists in becoming more proficient with the pipeline and the company technologies.

Qualifications and Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience working as a Pipeline TD in a visual effects or computer animation studio
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining tools for use in a visual effects facility.
• Proficient at programming in Python, C++
• Experience with PyQt or PySide
• An understanding of Color Science
• Practical familiarity with industry standard creative and production support tools including Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Unreal, RenderMan, Tractor, ShotGrid, etc.
• Experience delivering complete milestones/tasks under tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player who is able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mavericks VFX, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada as specified and, where applicable, must have a valid work permit that allows the candidate to fulfill the requirements of the role.

Mavericks VFX is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Accommodations within reason due to a disability or medical need are available on request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.