Overview

We are currently looking for a Tools Developer. The main duties of a Tools Developer, in coordination with the CG Supervisors and CG Leads, is to develop scripts and tools to simplify/streamline the workflow and improve the user experience, production flow and quality of work within the studio’s 3D departments.

Responsibilities:

  • Creation of scripts for facility/project/shot based challenges
  • Write the technical documentation for developed tools and scripts
  • Assist in creation of training materials
  • Attend Pipeline meetings as required
  • Complete tasks within the time frame given

Core Qualifications:

  • Analytical mind and love of problem solving
  • Minimum 3 years VFX experience within film or TV
  • Basic knowledge of compositing tools including Nuke
  • Production level understanding of:
    • Procedural and object-oriented programming languages
    • Python (working knowledge in Maya preferred)
  • Working knowledge for at least one the following 3D departments:
    • Rigging and Animation
    • Dynamics and effects including cloth, hair, fluids, etc.
    • Modeling and UV
    • Texturing and Shading
    • Lighting and Rendering

Additional Qualifications:

  • Scripting languages including MEL script C, C++
  • Database experience (SQL)
  • Revision Control Systems (SVN)
  • User interface design and standard UI toolkits such as PyQT or PySide
  • Experience with various production software; Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Mari, RV, Zbrush, Shotgun
  • Experience creating plug-ins for Maya
  • Experience creating plug-ins for Nuke

BC Residents only

About Zoic Studios, Vancouver

Zoic Studios is an Award winning VFX company made up of accomplished artists and producers who understand story, process and relationships. Partnership, integrity and enthusiasm are our key founding principles. We have three locations, Los Angeles, New York City and Vancouver, Canada. Some of our recent credits include, Big Eyes, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, Keanu, Once Upon a Time, The 100, Arrow, Flash, Lucifer & Man in the High Castle.

"Visual Evolution" is our mission; we invest in constantly improving our technological and studio processes so that our artists can focus on being creative even in the lightning fast paced world of visual effects. We apply these principles to our work on some of the most VFX intensive film and television projects out there. We like a challenge. Do you?