CFX Pipeline Technician

This is a Full Time Job

Project based, Full Time

Language in work environment - Excellent communication skills in both French and English to deal with global aspects of business

Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and passionate CFX Pipeline Tech to join our team. This pivotal role involves the development and maintenance of our character effects pipeline, with a focus on dynamic simulations and innovative workflows. The ideal candidate is highly technical, possesses a creative aesthetic, and excels in a large, collaborative studio environment. We strongly encourage candidates with deep programming expertise to apply, as we are open to considering individuals with limited or no prior experience in Character FX. This is a CFX show-level position. The role requires close collaboration with internal CFX Pipeline leadership, Software, CFX Supervisors, and various CFX leads. This position reports to the CFX Pipeline leadership.

Responsibilities
• Develop and execute Character FX (CFX) for a wide range of projects, including cloth, hair, feathers, muscle, and rigid body simulations.
• Design, develop, and maintain tools and workflows using Python and other scripting languages to enhance pipeline efficiency and artist productivity.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the Character FX team, helping them troubleshoot complex issues and foster skill development.
• Collaborate closely with other departments such as Rigging, Animation, and Surfacing to ensure seamless integration of Character FX assets.
• Stay current with industry trends and new technologies, evaluating and implementing new tools and techniques to advance visual quality.
• Optimize and troubleshoot character FX setups to consistently meet performance and quality standards.

Requirements
• Strong programming skills are essential. Experience with other languages such as C++ or VEX is a plus.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar technical role or in character effects in a production environment is preferred.
• High intermediate to advanced proficiency with SideFX Houdini, including knowledge of its procedural processes, Vellum, and various solvers.
• Proven experience in developing tools and workflows for production pipelines.
• Deep understanding of simulation principles for cloth, hair, feathers, and muscles.
• Excellent problem-solving and professional communication skills.