CFX Pipeline Tech

The role

This role involves the development and maintenance of the character effects pipeline. The person will focus on dynamic simulations and innovative workflows.

What you will do

• Develop and execute Character FX for cloth, hair, feathers, muscle, and rigid body simulations.
• Design, develop, and maintain tools and workflows using Python and other scripting languages.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the Character FX team.
• Collaborate with Rigging, Animation, and Surfacing departments.
• Stay current with industry trends and new technologies.
• Optimize and troubleshoot character FX setups.

Required qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python.
• High to Mid level proficiency with SideFX Houdini, including knowledge of its procedural workflows, Vellum, and various solvers.
• Demonstrable experience developing production pipeline tools and workflows.
• Deep understanding of simulation principles for cloth, hair, feathers, and muscles.
• Excellent problem-solving and professional communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with other languages like C++ or VEX
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Character FX or similar technical role within a production environment

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.