Sony Pictures Imageworks is hiring an Experienced Pipeline TD

Responsibilities

• Creates, develops, and refines all technical aspects of the animation production pipeline.
• Develops and supports procedures and tools to allow for a streamlined and efficient pipeline consisting of character rigging, character animation, simulation, props, layout, cameras, plates, geometry conversions, general shot asset management and approval processes.
• Manages complex scene dependencies across multiple departments.
• Interacts with production, supervisors, and team/peers in order to problem-solve and share information related to show/assigned tasks.
• Must be able to decipher as well as follow through on work in progress, dailies, briefings/notes, and feedback.
• Successful candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine various pipeline solutions.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Maya and Python programming.
• Experience creating user interfaces with PyQt/PySide.
• Knowledge of the Linux operating system.
• Understanding of the git version control system.
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience working on CG and VFX productions.

Nice to Have

• Experience with C++ is a plus.
• Familiarity with Katana, Unreal, Houdini, and/or USD is a plus.
• Unreal Engine: Understanding of Unreal scene management, sequencer-based operations, data exchange between DCCs (Maya/Unreal), and experience supporting visualization workflows within Unreal.
• Knowledge of USD-based integration, Blueprint scripting within Unreal environments is a strong plus.