Pipeline Lead - 3D Rendering / FX

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.