Pipeline Lead - 3D Rendering / FX
Method Studios
Vancouver, BCThis was removed by the employer on 8/18/2017 2:48:00 PM PST
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Method pipeline leads help shape the evolution of our technologies and workflows to enable productions to work more quickly and efficiently. The 3D Rendering / FX Pipeline Lead has purview over everything within the 3D Rendering / FX realm. This includes broadly:
• Texture
• Look Development
• Lighting
• FX
Responsibilities
• Lead all projects withing the 3D Rendering / FX area of the pipeline
• Meet with 3D Rendering / FX department leadership to identify issues and discuss priorities
• Meet weekly with Head of Software and Project Manager for site to prioritize and schedule 3D Rendering / FX development tasks
• Openly communicate schedule to software department and 3D Rendering / FX production leadership
• Run regular ''stand-up'' meetings with developers for active development projects to confirm expected progress and identify issues
• Work with developers to standardize central libraries
• Architect, design, and plan software development
• Guide other developers in building and implementing complex projects
• Amend department standards over time based on needs
• Get involved in code reviews and process pull requests
• Provide point-of-contact from show pipeline support about 3D Rendering / FX pipeline
• Meet one-on-one with each 3D Rendering / FX developer on a regular basis to provide and receive feedback
• Work with developers to setup demos and communicate updates, new tools, and bugs to all of production
• Quarterly travel to other Method sites to meet with developers and users.
Minimum Qualifications
• Computer Science degree or equivalent practical experience
• 5 years of experience in VFX development
• 5 years of Python experience
• In-depth experience with Autodesk Maya and SideFX Houdini
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred qualifications
• Experience working directly with production teams
• Familiarity with other VFX applications (Mari, RV, Flame, Avid, Nuke)
• Familiarity with render farm software
• Experience leading development teams
• Expertise in C and shell scripting
• Warm, welcoming personality