Pipeline Supervisor
Description
Pipeline Supervisor
A Pipeline
Supervisor will oversee the smooth running of a VFX pipeline, and undertake any
pipeline development tasks required. Collaborating with senior technology and
production leadership to support and enhance Double Negative’s global pipeline,
by maximizing investment in global pipeline development efforts and reducing
show risk and waste. You will have a broad knowledge of VFX and Feature
Animation film production techniques and technologies, that covers as many
areas of 3D as possible, as well as proven development experience, and a proven
history in relevant supervision roles.
Needs to Do:
- Collaborate with show leads and supervisors to
design technical solutions to complex production problems.
- Break down pipeline and tool development
projects into development tasks and assigns them to the team of ATDs and
Pipeline TDs.
- Supervise show pipeline and tool development,
providing leadership on architecture and methods.
- Ensure the scalability and reliability of
show-developed tools.
- Partner with CG Supervisor and R&D/Pipe to
address show-specific pipeline needs.
- Ensure effective communication between Leads,
Supervisors, Pipe, R&D and the show's pipeline team, as well as make
sure critical information is shared across shows.
- Conduct code reviews of tools developed by
Pipeline TDs.
- Provide mentorship for ATDs and Pipeline TDs.
- Vet artist requests for new tools.
- Facilitate the hand-off of new tools and
pipeline improvements at the end of production.
- Make recommendations and provide solutions to
improve quality, efficiency, and workflow.
Must Have:
- 3+ years of experience as a Senior or Lead
Pipeline TD.
- 5+ years experience with large-scale visual
effects pipelines.
- Experience planning large projects and
forecasting show needs.
- Expert level understanding of the Visual Effects
pipeline.
- Ability to establish priorities, multi-task
efficiently, and work with diverse personalities and all levels of
creative and technical staff.
- Expert knowledge and experience with Python and
PyQt.
- Expert level experience with the APIs and use of
Maya, Nuke and/or Houdini
- Excellent communication, collaboration,
organizational, problem solving, and project management skills.
- Strong leadership qualities with proven ability
and experience supervising teams.
About You:
- Proactive
- Team oriented
- Adaptable
Please apply online with a covering letter and resume on our website and state your location of interest in your cover letter -
http://dneg.com/careers/?p=job%2FoGLJ5fwZ
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