Senior Pipeline TD

The Senior Pipeline TD will be responsible for creating and maintaining workflow tools specific to Fury Road and liasing with RnD on wider tool development & support.

They will also be responsible for Fury Road’s asset and data management.

Responsibilities
• Oversee and troubleshoot technical requirements for the project.
• Provide solutions and alternatives with an awareness of the Director’s vision, the VFX Supervisor’s requirements and the day to day production needs of the project.
• Compile the pipeline needs of the project and liaise with the CG Supervisor and R&D department, delivering clear briefs and detailed descriptions of the development required
• Work with CG Supervisor to prioritise the order of tool development
• Report back to RnD any usage problems and feature requests as appropriate
• Maintain and communicate progress status on development items
• Develop tools, procedures and interfaces to optimize internal performance pipeline and to manage inputs and outputs
• Maintenance of existing tools and support artists in their production tasks
• Work with production staff to ensure delivery of quality solutions for production
• Work with RnD Department and other project leads to capitalize on and expand existing tools.
• Liase with IT & RnD to manage and organise the projects data storage requirements and asset management system.

Strong technical skills are a must, including:
• Advanced skills: Python, Mel & Linux
• Extensive knowledge of Maya, Nuke and Houdini API
• Good working knowledge of Maya, Nuke and Houdini
• Generalist 3D skills an advantage
• Knowledge about the demands of working in a stereo pipeline on a feature film, experience working in a stereo pipeline would be an advantage.
• Understanding structures of Asset Management Systems
• Anticipate and trouble shoot technical problems and facilitate solutions
• Ability to learn quickly and comprehend custom in-house production tools
• Knowledge of production pipeline processes
Demonstrated ability or experience:
• Ability to communicate technical issues to the Production team in a clear manner
• Willing to share knowledge and experience with others
• Extensive experience on VFX feature film projects essential
• Ability to work without supervision & prioritize tasks
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels
• Competently and efficiently complete complex tasks in a timely basis
• Attention to detail and thoroughness essential