Pipeline td Job Description

Pipeline td Job Description Template

A Pipeline TD ensures seamless functionality of animation and VFX pipelines. Responsibilities include developing software tools, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining pipeline workflow. This role demands strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of CG production.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the lighting, compositing, and modeling teams to develop and maintain efficient and effective pipelines for the production of high-quality visual effects
  • Design, implement and customize tools and scripts to automate processes, optimize workflow, and increase efficiency of the production pipeline
  • Monitor and troubleshoot the pipeline to identify and resolve issues and bottlenecks before they impact production
  • Work closely with the production team to manage priorities, deadlines, and resources, and ensure the pipeline meets the project's needs
  • Research and evaluate new technologies and techniques to improve the pipeline and stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices
  • Provide technical support and training to other members of the pipeline team and other departments, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to use the pipeline effectively
  • Document and maintain the pipeline code, tools, and processes to ensure consistency, reliability, and scalability
  • Collaborate with the pipeline supervisor and other pipeline TDs to plan and execute pipeline-related projects and initiatives

Requirements:

  • - Minimum of 2 years of experience in pipeline TD or related field
  • - Strong understanding of Python, Maya, and Nuke
  • - Experience in creating and maintaining pipeline tools for VFX production
  • - Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues related to pipeline tools and workflows
  • - Knowledge of industry-standard APIs and libraries such as PyQt, PySide, and OpenCV
  • - Familiarity with version control systems such as Git or SVN
  • - Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other departments
  • - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Digital Art, or related field preferred