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”.