3D Pipeline Engineer

Description

Job Description

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – We are currently seeking an experienced and talented 3D Pipeline Engineer to work on exciting high-profile productions with worldwide exposure. The 3D Pipeline Engineer is responsible for the writing and maintenance of tools for use on high-end visual effects in animation. Pipeline Engineers are required to work closely with the CG Supervisor, department Leads and Lead Pipeline TD.

• Must be a Canadian citizen (candidates residing outside of Canada will not be considered at this time)
• Type: Permanent, Full-time Employee
• Salary: Commensurate with experience

Job Requirements:

• Writing pipeline tools and further developing the pipeline for use on shows
• Working in collaboration with the CG Supervisor, CG Technical Director and end users to determine the best solutions
• Maintaining tools including troubleshooting and optimization.
• Creates/manage tools specifically for assets management, production management, packaging, scene tracking
• Thorough documentation of all development and updating as necessary
• Ongoing research to recommend improvements to workflows in order to improve productivity or communication
• Solid understanding of the animation production process, including modelling, texturing, animation, rendering, compositing and FX creation

Essential Skills:

• Excellent Maya skills
• Experience developing pipeline tools for Maya
• Problem solving abilities
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• The ability to prioritize production needs and tasks
• Detail orientated with a strong ability to multi-task
• A good understanding of the entire visual effects process, from shooting through to compositing
• A general understanding of networking and performance issues that arise with automated tools

How to Apply: If you have the passion and determination it takes to create stunning animation, please send your resume and demo reel.

Mercury Filmworks
53 Auriga Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K2E 8C3