Overview

Position:         Pipeline Developer
Location:         U.S. or Canada
Facility:           Crafty Apes

Crafty Apes is a high-end visual effects boutique with a strong foothold in features and episodic television.  We currently have an opening for Pipeline Developers to create visual effects tools, workflows and automating processes for the 3D/VFX pipeline.  This is a full-time salaried position requiring overtime as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·      Assist in the design, development, testing and maintaining of new tools or updates to existing tools.

·      Develop and support Python scripts to automate certain areas of the pipeline.

·      Work with VFX Supervisor to identify strategic opportunities.

·      Take ownership of technical issues and work with the pipeline team and external users to resolve.

·      Adapt tools for the problems at hand while balancing between long-term tool sets and short-term production-specific demands.

·      Implement and document pipeline tools, scripts and procedures to support the development and deployment of creative productions.

REQUIREMENTS:

·      Experience building pipelines and deploying tools for distributed team.
·      Advanced knowledge of Python and C++.
·      Proficient with one or more software APIs: Maya, Nuke, Shotgun, Vray, Houdini.
·      Prior experience with revision control systems such as Git or SVN is preferred.
·      Experience with Qt/PySide.
·      Must have a developed approach to software design and implementation.
·       Strong understanding of VFX production processes for film and television.
·      Must be able to work collaboratively with other developers, in a coordinated manner, on the same product.
·      Experience with implementing or working directly with databases would be beneficial.
·      Experience with VFX Asset Management System design or development is a plus.
·      Communicates effectively with managers and other levels of personnel.
·      Meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

About Crafty Apes

WHO WE ARE

Crafty Apes Vancouver is an award winning, full service visual effects studio. Focusing on compositing and industry leading stylization, our studio is recognized for consistently and professionally delivering the highest quality in VFX.

RECENT PROJECTS

Stranger Things | Raised By Wolves | The Terror | Westworld | Man in the High Castle | Lemony Snickets: A series of Unfortunate Events | 12 Strong