Experienced Pipeline TD

The role

This person creates, develops, and refines all technical aspects of the animation production pipeline. They develop and support procedures and tools for character rigging, animation, simulation, props, layout, cameras, plates, geometry conversions, and asset management.

What you will do

• Creates, develops, and refines all technical aspects of the animation production pipeline.
• Develops and supports procedures and tools for character rigging, animation, simulation, props, layout, cameras, plates, geometry conversions, and asset management.
• Manages complex scene dependencies across multiple departments.
• Meets schedules and show deadlines.
• Interacts with production, supervisors, and team/peers to problem-solve and share information.
• Deciphers and follows through on work in progress, dailies, briefings/notes, and feedback.
• Works efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine pipeline solutions.

Required qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Maya and Python programming.
• Experience creating user interfaces with PyQt/PySide.
• Knowledge of the Linux operating system.
• Understanding of the git version control system.
• Experience working on CG and VFX productions.
• Language in work environment - English

Nice to have

• Experience with C++
• Familiarity with Katana, Unreal, Houdini, and/or USD
• 5 + years of relevant experience
• Understanding of Unreal scene management, sequencer-based operations, data exchange between DCCs (Maya/Unreal), and experience supporting visualization workflows within Unreal.
• Knowledge of USD-based integration, Blueprint scripting within Unreal environments

Benefits

• healthcare
• tuition reimbursement
• RRSP's
• Sick and Vacation leave
• standard increases as applicable

About the company

Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc. is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.