Job Posting Title:

Pipeline Technical Director, Level II

Req ID:

10072133

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Pipeline TD II develops and maintains software tools, providing front-line assistance to artists, and general troubleshooting of the CG pipeline in a fast-paced, feature film visual effects production environment. The primary focus is ensuring artist efficiency.

We are currently hiring for our downstream team, which supports Compositing, DMP, Editorial, Media Creation, Show Media Setup and Production tools.

What You’ll DoProvide front-line production assistance across a wide range of disciplines, troubleshoot assets and shots, and help artists with general problem-solvingDevelop pipeline and asset management tools to meet immediate, show-directed production demands, ensuring facility-wide consistency as directed by show and technical supervisors Work on tools of high complexity and sophisticationGuide and mentor fellow Pipeline TDs by offering initial support, establishing coding standards, and sharing advancements in the specific domains of the pipelineCollaborate directly with engineering teams on technical projects; driving the development and evolution of standards and conventions used in productionTest and validate tools and techniques in production, working closely with engineering teams in testing, and releasing new and modified software systemsCollaborate effectively with artists, production supervisors, and technical staff across ILM’s studios globallyIdentify day-to-day priorities in conjunction with show supervisors and team leadership; acting autonomouslyUpdate documentation for the pipeline and tools to reflect any changes that are made

What We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related technical fieldDemonstrated experience developing and maintaining tools for use in computer graphicsAt least 5 years production experience in visual effects for film, commercials or televisionProficiency in LinuxAdvanced Python scripting requiredExperience in one or more of Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Mari, Katana, RenderMan or similarAbility to communicate cross-discipline and provide innovative solutions to pipeline issuesDetail oriented and strong self-sufficient troubleshooterThorough knowledge of the entire visual effects process, from shooting to modeling and texturing, animation, rendering and compositing

​Nice to have:

Experience with production database systemsExperience with C, C++Experience with Windows development and applications such as 3ds max

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The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$108,400 to C$138,800 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Vancouver

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Vancouver

Primary Job Posting Category:

Art & Media Pipeline

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2023-11-29