Technical Services Director
OLLYSalary not specified
CA$90,000 – CA$140,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual Effects, VFXIndustries
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications
- Passion for staying on top of latest features in Houdini
- 4+ years experience writing Houdini pipeline code using python
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated talent for designing intuitive, artist-friendly workflows without sacrificing functionality
- Understanding of object-oriented programming patterns
- Desire to probe and understand the inner workings of complex systems
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as an FX artist using Houdini in production
- Experience writing a Houdini pipeline using USD / Solaris
- PDG / TOPs experience
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with Pipeline Leads to build a Houdini pipeline that spans lookdev, lighting, CFX, and FX, using USD and Solaris as a backbone
- Leverages production experience to create intuitive and self-documenting workflows that can be quickly adopted by users of differing skill levels, and which can operate efficiently on scenes of extreme scale and complexity
- Solve complex problems in the domain of Houdini pipeline workflows
- Write high quality Python code that is easy to maintain and is well-tested
- Communicate with artists to identify areas of inefficiency and help gather their requirements
- Contribute to technical briefs and user documentation
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for the Houdini Pipeline Developer position?
The salary range is $90,000 - $140,000 a year, specific to applicants applying to the position in Vancouver, BC. Base salary is determined by qualifications, skills, experience, and location, which may cause compensation to vary outside this range.
Is this Houdini Pipeline Developer role remote or location-specific?
The salary range is specific to the Vancouver, BC location, indicating the position is based there. Remote work or other location policies are not specified.
What skills are required for the Houdini Pipeline Developer role?
Required skills include 4+ years experience writing Houdini pipeline code using Python, strong written and verbal communication skills, talent for designing intuitive artist-friendly workflows, understanding of object-oriented programming patterns, and passion for staying on top of latest Houdini features.
What is the company culture like at Scanline VFX?
Scanline VFX values innovation, high quality standards, and exploration, encouraging team members to ask questions, present ideas, test, learn, and iterate. They foster an inclusive environment where great ideas come from everyone and are committed to fair treatment based on qualifications.
What makes a strong candidate for the Houdini Pipeline Developer position?
Strong candidates have 4+ years of Houdini pipeline coding experience with Python, production experience as an FX artist, and skills in USD/Solaris and PDG/TOPs. They excel at creating intuitive workflows, solving complex problems, and communicating effectively with artists.
Scanline VFX
Provides visual effects and real-time production
About Scanline VFX
Scanline VFX specializes in creating visual effects for films and television. The company uses its proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to produce realistic natural elements like fire, smoke, and water. This software has been recognized with an Academy Award for its technical achievements. Scanline VFX stands out from its competitors by combining a large, diverse team of over 1,200 professionals with significant investments in its technology and infrastructure, particularly from Netflix. This allows them to take on a wide range of projects, both for Netflix and other clients. The goal of Scanline VFX is to help filmmakers achieve their artistic visions while pushing the limits of what can be done in visual effects and real-time production.
Grünwald, GermanyHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Design, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours
Risks
Increased competition from emerging VFX studios in Asia.
AI-driven VFX tools may disrupt traditional workflows.
Volatility in streaming service investments could impact Scanline's project pipeline.
Differentiation
Scanline VFX's proprietary software, Flowline, creates photorealistic natural phenomena.
Eyeline Studios offers unmatched flexibility in real-time filmmaking.
Scanline VFX has a global presence with studios in seven key locations.
Upsides
Netflix's investment enhances Scanline's pipeline and infrastructure.
Rising demand for high-quality VFX in streaming content benefits Scanline.
Expansion into South Korea capitalizes on emerging market opportunities.
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