Hiring Sr. Pipeline TD
We are on the hunt for a talented, experienced and driven Senior Pipeline TD. This is a rewarding, highly responsible and ambitious role.
As a Senior Pipeline TD you will provide technical support to the team. You’ll identify a wide variety of software or technical possibilities to assist both production teams, single out issues, and implement necessary solutions. You will be able to create specific job setups for various tasks and provide education on them throughout the production team at all skill levels. You will be a custodian of technical needs, improvements and advancements across the whole studio, helping to keep Barajoun on the leading edge of pipeline technology.
Responsibilities:
· Take ownership in pipeline development & debugging
· Provide technical support and develop tools
· You will be working closely with CG Supervisor to build an effective CG feature pipeline
· Will be responsible for a subset of CG featured pipeline
· Develop, deploy, maintain and support the required pipeline services
· Use source code version control systems to deploy code in production
· Identify inefficiencies in the production pipeline and propose and design solutions
· Support and troubleshoot technical production issues
· Advice artists and TDs on technical planning and production issues
· Train and support artists in using pipeline tools
· Develop, document, and maintain tools for current productions, integrating into the existing CG pipeline
· Craft and update documentation for relevant tools, techniques and workflows
· Work with other TDs and artists to help design and craft tools to be integrated into existing pipeline
· Work with artists to troubleshoot and fix problems
Software Requirements:
· Strong scripting and coding skills – Python and Mel
· C++ and Java experience is a plus.
· In depth understanding of Maya API
· Familiarity with other popular CG application APIs (Mari, Houdini etc.) desirable
· Renderman and Arnold rendering & shading experience a plus
Must Have Skills & Qualities:
· Previous experience from CGI or VFX Studio needed
· Strong ability to coordinate & lead a team of TDs to develop pipeline features, workflows & fix bugs
· Knowledge of open source databases a plus
· Ability to deliver work on time and accept accountability of own actions
· Strong problem solving skills
· Be able to take direction, give direction and work as part of the team
· Flexible to work long hours and if required, work calmly under pressure
· Good communication skills
Send your updated CV and portfolio link at careers@barajoun.com
Note: Barajoun Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment irrespective of origin, race, religion, color, gender, age, sexual orientation and marital status.