Overview

Please apply using the link below, applications through VFX Vancouver will not be considered

Scanline VFX is a leading visual effects company with studios in Vancouver, Montreal, Los Angeles, London, Seoul, Munich, and Stuttgart.

Join our award-winning studio set among Vancouver’s cultural and entertainment district and be challenged to do the best work of your career alongside some of the best talent from around the world.

Due to Covid, Scanline VFX is operating remotely until further notice. All open opportunities are for remote work unless otherwise stated.

ROLE
Reporting to Pipeline Leadership, the 3ds Max Developer identifies and solves complex VFX Pipeline challenges for tools, plug-ins, pipeline and workflow. The 3ds Max Developer’s perspective is high level and forward looking. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, partner and implement new and improved technologies, the 3ds Max Developer has advanced skills with Max, Python and C++ required for research, development and mentoring others.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Identifies and solves complex, systematic problems in the domain of the tools, plug-ins, pipeline and overall workflow development
Gathers requirements across large collaboration efforts that span multiple departments and/or disciplines
Leverages current technology research and development trends to innovate and advance ScanlineVFX’s technologies
Designs, builds, and implements pro-types; debugs and QA’s using common testing platforms with stakeholders
Maintains and supports created tools and fine-tunes as needed
Writes technical briefs and documentation
Partners with pipeline management team to identify and schedule tasks
Defines, communicates, and enforces coding standards across teams and projects
Mentors other pipeline team members

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
BA in Computer Science, or similar discipline (required)
Minimum five (5) years of experience in VFX, Gaming or other professional Max software development environment
Demonstrated advanced work experience with Max, MAXScript, C/C++ and Python
Experience with runtime rendering APIs, like DirectX or OpenGL (preferred)
Experience with user interface design in QT/PyQT
Experience with V-Ray, Thinking Particles, or Fume FX (preferred)
Experience working with pipelines in Windows
Experience with meshes, transforms, joints, and dynamic simulations
Understanding of scheduling, task estimates, and capacity planning
Strong written and verbal communication skills

BENEFITS
We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.

APPLICATION
Please apply using the following link: https://jobs.lever.co/scanlinevfx/d1b50ffc-2bd8-4ce7-b74c-79c78ecf98a0?lever-origin=applied&lever-source%5B%5D=VFX%20Vancouver