At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to develop and enhance Houdini tools for animation projects.
- Company: Join WildBrain Studios, a leader in creating beloved animation content.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, RRSP matching, mental health resources, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Work in a supportive culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative environment that values innovation and teamwork.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in animation or VFX, strong Python and C++ skills required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
WildBrain Studios is looking for a Lead Pipeline TD to join our team! Our Pipeline TDs are responsible for developing and advancing our software, tools and processes in collaboration with production to bring our pipelines and projects to the next level. This unique opportunity will work closely with technical and creative leadership to build out and advance our Houdini capabilities across multiple creative departments. This opportunity is required to be located within BC and is a permanent role.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Leadership: Take the lead of the team’s daily activities and ensure project deadlines are met, while producing work at a quality level in keeping with requirements. Accurately estimate time and resource needs. Partner with Technology Management to guide team development, provide performance feedback, mentor, assist with resolving performance issues, and foster a healthy and creative work environment.
- Strategy: Participate in Technology and Creative meetings and adjust/refine plans as required. Maintain proactive communication with Technology leadership and stakeholders, and guide team members on development best practices.
- Tool Development: Work closely with key stakeholders to design and develop Houdini tools, workflows, and processes to meet production and strategic technology needs. Take ownership of the code base, actively participate in development and support, to iterate and improve tools and processes.
- Deployment: Test and release high quality code to production using git and our build systems.
- Documentation: Create, and update documentation and provide training for stakeholders on new tools and processes.
- Research: Investigate and evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to innovative developments in our Downstream toolsets.
What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years of experience in animation, VFX, or games industries in FX, Pipeline, or Technology
- Demonstrated experience leading and delivering team projects.
- Established track record of developing, shipping and supporting in-application solutions for Houdini
- Excellent Python, C++ and PySide/PyQT skills
- Experience working with Git and other revision control systems
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Nice to Have
- BS+ in Computer Science, Computer Graphics is preferred
- Experience with production workflows in FX, CFX, Groom, Crowd or related
- Experience working with Autodesk Flow Production Tracking (Formerly Shotgrid)
- Experience with Gaffer
Why WildBrain
Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity. We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like half-days in the summer, extra holidays in the winter and regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.
WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.
Lead Pipeline TD in Vancouver employer: WildBrain
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