Pipeline TD

This is a Full Time Job

Job Description: Pipeline TD at Sony Imageworks Vancouver

Project Type: Project based, Full Time
Language in Work Environment: English

Benefits per Company Policy:
• Healthcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• RRSPs
• Sick and Vacation leave
• Standard increases as applicable

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Position Overview:
Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Pipeline TDs! The role involves creating, developing, and refining all technical aspects of the Maya animation production pipeline. This includes:

• Developing and supporting procedures and tools for a streamlined and efficient animation pipeline, which consists of:
- Character rigging
- Character animation
- Simulation
- Props
- Layout
- Cameras
- Plates
- Geometry conversions
- General shot asset management

The candidate is accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines. They will interact with production, supervisors, and team/peers to problem solve and share information related to show/assigned tasks.

Must be able to decipher as well as follow through on work in progress, dailies, briefings/notes, and feedback. Successful candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine various pipeline solutions.

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Qualifications:
• Strong knowledge of Maya and Python programming
• Experience creating user interfaces with PyQt/PySide
• Knowledge of the Linux operating system
• Understanding of the git version control system
• Familiarity with Katana, Unreal, Houdini, and/or USD is a plus

Most desired:
• 2-year diploma or 1-year certificate; however, minimal requirement of 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.

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Salary Information:
• The anticipated base salary for an Associate position is $26.44 to $36.32/hr.
• For an Intermediate position, the salary is $34.04 - $48.89/hr.

Benefits are per company policy, which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSPs, Sick and Vacation leave, and standard increases as applicable.

The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and, if applicable, the location of the position.

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Diversity and Inclusion:
We value unique perspectives and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.