Pipeline TDs are responsible for developing and maintaining software tools, providing front-line support to artists, and general troubleshooting of the CG pipeline in a fast-paced, episodic visual effects production environment.  The primary focus is creative problem solving and facilitating artist workflows to ensure efficiency.

• Develop pipeline tools to meet immediate production demands, ensuring company-wide compatibility and consistency

• Help maintain a wide array of existing workflows and scripts.

• Provide front-line production support, troubleshoot, and help artists with general problem-solving. Monitor email requests, assess and redirect issues to appropriate resources where needed.

• Work closely with pipeline and systems teams in testing, and releasing new and modified software and systems.

• Act as an on-call resource for show production staff

• Collaborate effectively with artists, production supervisors, and technical staff

• Identify day-to-day priorities in conjunction with supervisors; act autonomously.

• Work primarily on workflow tools requiring introductory knowledge of the larger pipeline spec.

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of software and systems and contribute to evolving standards and conventions used in production.

• Update documentation for the pipeline and tools to reflect changes.

• Proficiency in Windows

• Strong/Advanced Python scripting required

• Experience in one or more of 3dsmax, Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Mari, Shotgun or similar

• Direct experience with CG workflows and techniques

• Ability to communicate cross-discipline and provide innovative solutions to pipeline issues.

• Detail oriented and strong self-sufficient trouble shooter.

• Good knowledge of the entire visual effects process, from shooting to modeling and texturing, animation, rendering and compositing

• Experience with production database systems

• Experience with C, C++

• Experience with Windows development a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related technical field.

• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining tools for use in computer graphics.

• At least 3 years production experience in visual effects for film, commercials, or television.

Who We Are:

Distillery VFX is a full-service boutique visual effects studio in Vancouver, BC, Canada, We’re an ensemble of experienced compositors and generalists focused on delivering high-end environment and compositing work.

Our namesake is derived from our team’s deepest core value:

To refine our processes and workflows to their purest and most efficient forms.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• A fun, creative and collaborative environment

• Learn from the best in the biz

• Dog-friendly workplace

• Hybrid workplace

• Commitment to COVID-19 Safety