**Pipeline Specialist**, Driving Innovation in VFX

2 weeks ago


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India BOT VFX Full time
Pipeline TD Job Description

About the Role:

BOT VFX is seeking a skilled Pipeline TD to join our team. As a key member of our pipeline department, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining applications and creative pipeline tools to improve productivity and workflow enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create global and show-based scripts and tools inside DCC packages such as Maya, Nuke, and Houdini.
  • Collaborate with artists to investigate and address urgent issues related to custom pipeline tools.
  • Work closely with the pipeline team, software developers, CG supervisors, VFX supervisors, and artists to troubleshoot, improve, and refine the overall workflow and determine the best solutions to problems.
  • Aid in the development and maintenance of applications and creative pipeline tools and techniques to improve productivity and workflow enhancements.
  • Provide weekly updates on pipeline development status and notify stakeholders of any upcoming production risks.
  • Meet delivery deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work proactively conforming to production needs.

Requirements:

  • 4 years of experience in VFX or CG is required.
  • Solid understanding of the pipeline process of CG (modeling, animation, rigging, texturing, lighting, FX) and compositing (Nuke).
  • Experience in developing tools for DCC packages such as Maya, Houdini, and Nuke.
  • Complete knowledge of up-to-date production technology/IT methods, practices, and trends.
  • Ability to collaborate and offer solutions with great problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills both in written and verbal. The ability to articulate both with technical and non-technical teams.
  • The ability to translate an artist's perspective while designing tools with a focus on usability.
  • Adequate working knowledge of Python and Mel.
  • Team player who is able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency in working with one or more renderers (e.g., Renderman, Mantra, Arnold, etc.) and experience with renderer-specific file formats.
  • Ability to write documentation for tools is a bonus.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Craft and update documentation for tools, techniques, and workflows generated by the Pipeline department.
  • Previous leadership experience as a Pipeline TD.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Experience with source control systems and team development.
  • Experience with C, SQL, Shotgun, Deadline is an asset.
  • UI development using PySide/PyQt4.


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