Senior Pipeline Technical Director at Flying Bark Productions working on animated feature films and series. Responsible for enhancing pipeline processes and technical support across departments.
Responsibilities
Identify issues with work-flow, technology and development methodologies and communicate effectively any issues with Technical Team Supervisors;
Liaise with the Technical Team Supervisors to deliver clear briefs and detailed documentation of workflows and technical solutions;
Attend pipeline project meetings and internal pipeline meetings to gather department technical requirements, issues and priorities;
Work with the department / Technical Team supervisors to prioritise the order of tool/pipeline development and support requests;
Development of tools, procedures and interfaces to enhance and optimise the internal Flying Bark pipeline and department toolsets;
Assist in the design, implementation and maintenance of a studio wide pipeline;
Ensure company and pipeline conventions and processes are followed throughout productions;
Provide consistent technical support to different Flying Bark departments;
Maintain and communicate progress status of the development items to Technical Team Supervisors, IT and production teams to facilitate communication and expectations in both directions;
Provide support and aid to partner and external studios as they interface with Flying Bark’s studio pipeline/toolsets;
Assist with training and documentation of department tools and pipeline procedures, and mentoring of new Pipeline Technical Directors within the team;
Gather technical requirements and troubleshoot technical issues for all Flying Bark departments.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in Animated Feature Films, TV Series and VFX production
Detailed knowledge of production pipeline processes
Detailed knowledge of digital asset management concepts
Detailed knowledge of Pixar Tractor API
Detailed knowledge of Autodesk Maya Python API
Detailed knowledge of Autodesk Shotgrid and Autodesk Shotgrid Toolkit and API
Detailed knowledge of Python and/or API/programming experience
Knowledge of Side FX Houdini API
Knowledge of The Foundry Katana API
Knowledge of The Foundry Nuke API
Knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, Postgres or equivalent)
Experience with use of and development of plug-ins/scripts for production software applications (e.g. Toon Boom Harmony/Storyboard Pro, Maya, Katana, Nuke, RV, Houdini)
Familiarity with different Cloud systems and APIs, ideally AWS S3, AWS Lambda, Boto Python API
Ability to learn quickly and comprehend custom in-house production tools
Ability to prioritise tasks and work successfully in a fast paced environment
Ability to communicate technical issues to the Production team in a clear manner
Must work well in a team, with strong communication skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with the various production and technology departments.
Benefits
Breakfast is served daily - on us!
We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!
Access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider Support Act.
Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible.
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