Overview

PIPELINE TD – Image Engine, Vancouver, BC
Contract: starting late January, 2015
Project:  various

Are you interested in working for a growing, independent, award winning studio? This opportunity involves working in a strong, R&D supported pipeline, a friendly and collaborative environment, and with a group of passionate artists all working towards realizing the Director’s dream.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Provide support to the VFX departments and to the Productions in the smooth running of tasks through our pipeline
• Build and maintain elements of the pipeline with an emphasis on optimizing the flow of our processes
• Create facility-based or show-based scripts and tools
• Provide support for artists in learning and using the show pipeline
• Be an additional point of support for shot based issues, alongside leads and supervisors
• Act as a liaison for communicating technical issues to IT or R&D

THIS IS WHAT WE REQUIRE:

• Considerable experience of Python and shell scripting is required. C or C++ is a plus.
• A degree or equivalent in Computer Graphics, Computer Science or other related course
• Pro-active, very meticulous and accurate in your coding
• Experience with Linux is required
• Able to monitor and identify potential inefficiencies in a production pipeline
• Able to take direction and feedback from a supervisor or a peer
• Team oriented with good communication skills
• Adaptable, accepting of change
• Knowledge of Maya, Nuke, Houdini, and/or Shotgun is a plus
• Experience building software (SConstruct, CMake) is a plus.

HERE’S HOW TO APPLY:
E-mail your cover letter and resume to jobs@image-engine.com. The subject should read “Pipeline TD – your name”.