Overview

PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS POSITION HERE: https://scanlinevfx.applynow.net.au/jobs/SVFX994

 

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to Pipeline Leadership, the Maya Pipeline Developer identifies and solves complex VFX Pipeline challenges for tools, plug-ins, pipeline and workflow. The Maya Pipeline Developer’s perspective is high level and forward looking. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, partner and implement new and improved technologies the Maya Pipeline Developer has advanced skills with Maya, Python and C++ required for research, development and mentoring others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify and solve complex, systematic problems in the domain of the tools, plug-ins, pipeline and overall workflow development
Gather requirements across large collaboration efforts that span multiple departments and/or disciplines
Leverage current technology research and development trends to innovate and advance Scanline’s technologies
Design, build, and implement pro-types; Debug and QA using common testing platforms with stakeholders
Maintain and support created tools; fine-tune and troubleshoot as needed
Write Technical Briefs and documentation
Partner with Pipeline Management team to identify and schedule tasks
Define, communicate and enforce coding standards across teams and projects
Mentor other pipeline team members; advise, guide and grow others
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

BA in Computer Science, or similar discipline (required)
5+ years’ experience in VFX, Gaming or other professional Maya software development
Demonstrated advanced work experience with Maya, C/C++ and Python
Experience with runtime rendering APIs, like DirectX or OpenGL (preferred)
Experience with user interface design in QT/PyQT
Experience with Maya API
Experience working with pipelines in Windows
Experience with meshes, transforms, joints and dynamic simulations
Understanding of scheduling, task estimates and capacity planning
Strong written & verbal communication skills
BENEFITS INCLUDED
+Extended Medical
+Disability Insurance
+Dental Insurance

 

HOW TO MAKE YOUR APPLICATION STAND OUT

APPLY ONLY ONCE.
We keep your resume on file for 6 months so no need to apply again unless there are significant changes or unless you’re applying for a different position.
ALWAYS APPLY WITH THE SAME EMAIL
We want to be able to reach you easily and much of our correspondence is via email and this helps us keep your information together in one file. That way you’re not lost in the system.
Resume – Include in your resume the names of the company’s you worked with and the dates you were there. Max 2 pages.
Cover Letter – tell us a little about yourself, why are you applying for the position and what makes you the ideal candidate.

 

PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS POSITION HERE: https://scanlinevfx.applynow.net.au/jobs/SVFX994

About Scanline VFX

COMPANY SUMMARY

Celebrating over 25 years in the industry, Scanline VFX specializes in creating complex visual effects for high end, block buster feature films with studios worldwide: Vancouver, Los Angeles, Munich, and Stuttgart.    Founded in Germany, the company expanded to Los Angeles in 2007 and opened the largest studio in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia in 2011.  In 2015 it won the Emmy for Outstanding Visual Effects for their work on Game of Thrones.  Scanline VFX has received multiple Academy Award Nominations for Best Achievement in Visual Effects: 2014 for Iron Man 3 and in 2010 for its work on director Clint Eastwoods Hereafter.  We are also well known for our proprietary, in-house fluid effects software Flowline, for which it received a 2008 Scientific and Technical Achievement Academy Award.