Role: Pipeline Tools and Application Plugins Developer
Company: PipelineFX
Term: Full Time
Location:Remote (work from home)

The Company

PipelineFX is a small yet well established company that writes and maintains the leading render farm management software available with over ten years on the market and hundreds of clients. Consisting of a veteran team from the visual effects, animation, and games industries, PipelineFX offers a flexible work environment. The whole team is remote so we work around the schedules of our employees. We are used by well known names such as Method Studios, Disney Parks, Ford, GM, Image Engine, Hasbro, Microsoft, Fisher Price, Toyota, Target, Marvel Studios, NASA, ESPN, the WWE and many more. Our client interactions are interesting and offer the opportunity to work with these companies virtually or occasionally in person if we need you to go on site. Learn more about us at www.pipelinefx.com.

The Position

We are looking for an experienced Pipeline Tools and Application Plugins Developer who has worked in one or all of the following areas: animation or visual effects pipelines, managing render farms, or specifically administering or supporting Qube!. This position is within our software development team where you will work within the main code base and on plugins for our software package - Qube!. We anticipate this role will consist primarily of integrating Qube! with 3rd party software like Maya and Nuke, insuring Qube! builds properly and works on different OS platforms, building the software for testing and release, testing the latest builds as necessary, and some AWS administrative tasks to support the build and test infrastructure.

Responsibilities

- Initiate software builds of Qube through our cloud based infrastructure
- If needed, make changes to associated Makefiles and build scripts
- Build and test Qube! on different OS platforms across Linux, OS X, and Windows
- Integrate the latest releases of animation and VFX software from companies like Autodesk, The Foundry, Side Effects, and Adobe
- Insure the plugins for each package are working prior to release and that we stay up to date on the latest releases from 3rd party software companies
- As needed, learn about other areas of Qube! and provide support for technical client issues
- Research, diagnose, troubleshoot and identify solutions to resolve customer issues
- Interact with and update support tickets in Zendesk as needed
- Take ownership of customer issues all the way through to resolution

Requirements

- Comfortable working from home for a remote team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven working experience with visual effects or animation pipelines
- Experience wrangling render farm queues or writing tools to support render pipelines
- Experience building software on Unix/Linux, MacOS X, and Windows Platforms
- Experience editing and maintaining Makefiles
- Comfortable with Unix/Linux systems, utilities and scripting
- Experience with major operating systems - Linux, OS X, Windows
- Able to write tools in Python
- Ability to write or fix code written in Perl
- Familiarity with AWS
- Familiarity with administering VMWare and other virtual machine environments a plus
- Previous system administration experience a plus
- Experience with 3DS Max a plus
- Familiarity with Google Cloud a plus

Nexus makes award-winning film and interactive media. Be it hand-made or high-tech, we bring together a roster of globally acclaimed directors, production capabilities and technology to create engaging stories and experiences.

An integral part of this is our busy in-house studio, driven by some of the industry’s most talented 2D and 3D artists.

The Maya Pipeline Technical Director is a newly created position to help us efficiently solve the different challenges we’re facing, coordinate the pipeline between departments and build technical experience within the studio.

This is a great opportunity for somebody seeking a technical decision-making position while still working on a variety shots and influencing the aesthetic look of the show. We’re looking for somebody who is experienced, motivated, curious and has initiative.

Profile:

Minimum 2-5 Years experience of Maya pipeline development in a production studio, specialise in Rigging and Animation

Responsibilities:

Developing our Maya pipeline and integrating into existing software pipeline.

Advise producers and supervisors on appropriate technical procedures.

Maintaining & developing asset management & publishing tools.

Liaising with studio departments for workflow problems and requests.

Manage requests from departments and advise on workflows, creating your own tools and helping other TDs with making and using them.

Required Skills:

In depth technical knowledge of Autodesk Maya.

Rounded knowledge of all departments’ requirements - in particular rigging and animation.

Python / PyMel.

An advanced understanding of Maya deployment in a studio setting.

Ability to manage personal workload along with advising and liaising with other members of the TD team.

Confident problem solver.

Proactive approach to researching and adopting new tools.

Fluent English (spoken and written).

Excellent communication skills.

Bonus (Preferable) Skills:

Shotgun or similar asset management system.

Render farm software (Deadline or similar)

C++ compiling experience, (for extension / plugin release building).

Tool writing for Nuke and Maya.

Start Date: ASAP

Location:Shoreditch, London

Apply here:jobs@nexusproductions.com with the subject MAYA PIPELINE TD

Framestore's Integrated Advertising office in London are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will report into the Lead Systems Engineering , who reports directly to the Global Head of Integrated Advertising Technology and the Global Facilities Director. Senior Systems Engineers are responsible for planning, implementation and maintenance of systems that contribute to the smooth running of all technology in London. They will work in partnership with the other Senior Systems Engineers within our global network, contributing to decisions about the direction of technology within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation, maintenance and support of client attended Flame and Baselight hardware and suites
• Creation and maintenance of technical documentation to create a shared knowledge base.
• Investigate, research and evaluate external suppliers for potential strategic benefit.
• Drive performance metrics and benchmarking to assess new and alternative solutions.
• Plan, advise and support implementation of large technical projects.
• Have a physical presence in the building, organise and attend meetings as needed.
• Represent the company at relevant external events (e.g. conferences, trade shows), and with relevant suppliers as required.
• Plan, install and support servers, large storage file systems and network infrastructure.
• Edit and create scripts as appropriate to facilitate the automation of systems activities.
• Ensure technical support is provided to local productions where required to meet daily support needs.
• Monitor incoming requests and delegate work efficiently to ensure successful completion of projects and tasks.

?Technical skills:

• 5+ years supporting a VFX or Commercials
• 7+ years Linux Systems administration
• A thorough grounding in digital camera technology and digital delivery specifications.
• A working knowledge of Networking and Security concepts and technologies.
• A thorough knowledge of industry specific technologies including high performance storage systems and distributed rendering/computing technologies.
• Strong Academic background in a Computer Science degree (or similar).
• Substantial Linux system administration experience using mainstream Linux OS.
• An understanding of technologies such as MySQL, Postgres, NFS, SAN, Apache, Clustered File System, bash and Python.

Framestore's Integrated Advertising office in London are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will report into the Lead Systems Engineering , who reports directly to the Global Head of Integrated Advertising Technology and the Global Facilities Director. Senior Systems Engineers are responsible for planning, implementation and maintenance of systems that contribute to the smooth running of all technology in London. They will work in partnership with the other Senior Systems Engineers within our global network, contributing to decisions about the direction of technology within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation, maintenance and support of client attended Flame and Baselight hardware and suites
• Creation and maintenance of technical documentation to create a shared knowledge base.
• Investigate, research and evaluate external suppliers for potential strategic benefit.
• Drive performance metrics and benchmarking to assess new and alternative solutions.
• Plan, advise and support implementation of large technical projects.
• Have a physical presence in the building, organise and attend meetings as needed.
• Represent the company at relevant external events (e.g. conferences, trade shows), and with relevant suppliers as required.
• Plan, install and support servers, large storage file systems and network infrastructure.
• Edit and create scripts as appropriate to facilitate the automation of systems activities.
• Ensure technical support is provided to local productions where required to meet daily support needs.
• Monitor incoming requests and delegate work efficiently to ensure successful completion of projects and tasks.

?Technical skills:

• 5+ years supporting a VFX or Commercials
• 7+ years Linux Systems administration
• A thorough grounding in digital camera technology and digital delivery specifications.
• A working knowledge of Networking and Security concepts and technologies.
• A thorough knowledge of industry specific technologies including high performance storage systems and distributed rendering/computing technologies.
• Strong Academic background in a Computer Science degree (or similar).
• Substantial Linux system administration experience using mainstream Linux OS.
• An understanding of technologies such as MySQL, Postgres, NFS, SAN, Apache, Clustered File System, bash and Python.

Framestore's Integrated Advertising office in London are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will report into the Lead Systems Engineering , who reports directly to the Global Head of Integrated Advertising Technology and the Global Facilities Director. Senior Systems Engineers are responsible for planning, implementation and maintenance of systems that contribute to the smooth running of all technology in London. They will work in partnership with the other Senior Systems Engineers within our global network, contributing to decisions about the direction of technology within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation, maintenance and support of client attended Flame and Baselight hardware and suites
• Creation and maintenance of technical documentation to create a shared knowledge base.
• Investigate, research and evaluate external suppliers for potential strategic benefit.
• Drive performance metrics and benchmarking to assess new and alternative solutions.
• Plan, advise and support implementation of large technical projects.
• Have a physical presence in the building, organise and attend meetings as needed.
• Represent the company at relevant external events (e.g. conferences, trade shows), and with relevant suppliers as required.
• Plan, install and support servers, large storage file systems and network infrastructure.
• Edit and create scripts as appropriate to facilitate the automation of systems activities.
• Ensure technical support is provided to local productions where required to meet daily support needs.
• Monitor incoming requests and delegate work efficiently to ensure successful completion of projects and tasks.

?Technical skills:

• 5+ years supporting a VFX or Commercials
• 7+ years Linux Systems administration
• A thorough grounding in digital camera technology and digital delivery specifications.
• A working knowledge of Networking and Security concepts and technologies.
• A thorough knowledge of industry specific technologies including high performance storage systems and distributed rendering/computing technologies.
• Strong Academic background in a Computer Science degree (or similar).
• Substantial Linux system administration experience using mainstream Linux OS.
• An understanding of technologies such as MySQL, Postgres, NFS, SAN, Apache, Clustered File System, bash and Python.

Framestore's Integrated Advertising office in London are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will report into the Lead Systems Engineering , who reports directly to the Global Head of Integrated Advertising Technology and the Global Facilities Director. Senior Systems Engineers are responsible for planning, implementation and maintenance of systems that contribute to the smooth running of all technology in London. They will work in partnership with the other Senior Systems Engineers within our global network, contributing to decisions about the direction of technology within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation, maintenance and support of client attended Flame and Baselight hardware and suites
• Creation and maintenance of technical documentation to create a shared knowledge base.
• Investigate, research and evaluate external suppliers for potential strategic benefit.
• Drive performance metrics and benchmarking to assess new and alternative solutions.
• Plan, advise and support implementation of large technical projects.
• Have a physical presence in the building, organise and attend meetings as needed.
• Represent the company at relevant external events (e.g. conferences, trade shows), and with relevant suppliers as required.
• Plan, install and support servers, large storage file systems and network infrastructure.
• Edit and create scripts as appropriate to facilitate the automation of systems activities.
• Ensure technical support is provided to local productions where required to meet daily support needs.
• Monitor incoming requests and delegate work efficiently to ensure successful completion of projects and tasks.

?Technical skills:

• 5+ years supporting a VFX or Commercials
• 7+ years Linux Systems administration
• A thorough grounding in digital camera technology and digital delivery specifications.
• A working knowledge of Networking and Security concepts and technologies.
• A thorough knowledge of industry specific technologies including high performance storage systems and distributed rendering/computing technologies.
• Strong Academic background in a Computer Science degree (or similar).
• Substantial Linux system administration experience using mainstream Linux OS.
• An understanding of technologies such as MySQL, Postgres, NFS, SAN, Apache, Clustered File System, bash and Python.

Role: UI Developer
Company: PipelineFX
Term: Full Time
Location:Remote (work from home)

The Company

PipelineFX is a small yet well established company that writes and maintains the leading render farm management software available with over ten years on the market and hundreds of clients. Consisting of a veteran team from the visual effects, animation, and games industries, PipelineFX offers a flexible work environment. The whole team is remote so we work around the schedules of our employees. We are used by well known names such as Method Studios, Disney Parks, Ford, GM, Image Engine, Hasbro, Microsoft, Fisher Price, Toyota, Target, Marvel Studios, NASA, ESPN, the WWE and many more. Our client interactions are interesting and offer the opportunity to work with these companies virtually or occasionally in person if we need you to go on site. Learn more about us at www.pipelinefx.com.

The Position

We are looking for an experienced UI Developer who has worked in one or all of the following areas: visual effects or animation or games, writing tools to support render farms, or specifically administering or supporting Qube!. This position is within our software development team where you will work within the main code base for our software package - Qube!. We anticipate this role will consist primarily of creating and updating submission UI functionality, any user experience changes in our primary interface known as ArtistView, updating our chart and report generation, and identifying areas where Qube! may be able to leverage more web based frameworks.

Responsibilities

- Create, update, or fix submission UI’s both for Qube! natively and for 3rd party software packages from companies like Adobe, Autodesk, The Foundry, and Side Effects
- Make functional and aesthetic changes to ArtistView - from simple as a color pallette to as complicated as database driven reporting
- Introduce new, aesthetically pleasing reports into the UI
- Update the user experience for ancillary tools such as QubeLocker
- Experiment with web technologies and identify areas of advancement for Qube!
- As needed, learn about other areas of Qube! and provide support for technical client issues
- Research, diagnose, troubleshoot and identify solutions to resolve customer issues
- Interact with and update support tickets in Zendesk as needed
- Take ownership of customer issues all the way through to resolution
- Initiate software builds of Qube through our cloud based infrastructure

Requirements

- Comfortable working from home for a remote team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven working experience with visual effects or animation or games
- Proficient in PyQT
- Proficient with Python
- Proficient with Javascript and CSS
- Experience with charting or graphing tools like QtCharts
- Experience with major operating systems - Linux, OS X, Windows
- Familiarity with AWS
- Experience writing tools to support render pipelines a plus
- Ability to write or fix code written in Perl a plus
- Experience with 3DS Max a plus

Hello, searching for a badass sysadmin in the NY area!

The Embassy is a Canadian, Oscar nominated production house. Specializing in live-action production, post-production, and animation for feature films & commercials.

We are currently looking for a Jr. IT Technician to join our team in a full-time contract capacity.

Duties

• Running and checking backups

• Monitoring the status of servers, storage and the network infrastructure

• Setting up workstations, including operating system installation and workstation rebuilds

• Investigating hardware problems. For example: failing workstations or driver problems

Requirements

• Knowledge of Windows, Linux and Mac OS X system administration

• Familiarity with the command line and shell/batch scripts for all three operating systems.

• Able to lift up to 50lbs

• Helpful demeanor, good communication and a team player (this is a support role)

• Able to work overtime/weekends occasionally, sometimes on short notice in emergencies

• A desire to work your way up in Systems Administration

• Must be legally able to work in BC (i.e. Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).

• Bonus Points: Experience building workstations and/or servers

• Bonus Points: Knowledge of computer hardware (CPUs, memory, PSUs, GPUs, motherboards etc.)

• Bonus Points: Knowledge of Python

• Bonus Points: Computer Science (or similar) education

• Bonus Points: Previous VFX experience

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• A fun and collaborative environmen
• Emphasis on work/life balance
• Ample cross training opportunities
• Beer Fridays!
• Bagel Wednesdays!
• Dog friendly workplace

HOW TO APPLY:
https://scanlinevfx.applyfirst.ca/

COMPANY SUMMARY

Celebrating over 25 years in the industry, Scanline VFX specializes in creating complex effects for high end, block buster feature films, television, and commercials. Founded in Germany, the company expanded to Los Angeles in 2007 and opened the largest studio in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia in 2011. The studio’s proprietary in-house fluid effects software, Flowline, received a 2008 Scientific & Technical Achievement Academy Award and has since picked up Emmy winning projects and additional Academy nominations. Today, Scanline VFX is one of the biggest names in the industry and the go-to studio for creating epic, breathtaking cinematic moments including; Batman vs Superman, The 5th Wave, and San Andreas.

Scanline VFX offers a leading edge creative, collaborative team environment working with brilliant talent from around the globe. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, BC the studio is steps from transit, the best in the city’s trendy Yaletown dining and Robson high street shopping. On site amenities include a lounge/nightclub with big screen projector tv, pool table and foosball tables, over-sized patios and rooftop deck kitchen & BBQ areas, secure bicycle storage, massage chairs, showers and lockers. Experience fun team events, parties, sporting activities, local business discounts and much more.

Seeking a challenge where you will do the best work of your career? "FOLLOW" us on linkedin for job board updates.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/scanlinevfx-vancouver

TITLE

3DS MAX PIPELINE DEVELOPER

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to Pipeline Leadership; designs, builds, and maintains in-house pipeline tools. Active pipeline team member supporting artist/production teams across studio projects. Demonstrated Intermediate skill level and up with; Max, Max Script and Python.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works daily with Pipeline Management team to identify and implement existing and new features.
• Attends daily scrum meetings.
• Trouble shoot artist tool issues; develop effective solutions in collaboration w/pipeline team.
• Support Production team; attend production meetings as need for information and requirements gathering.
• Write Technical Briefs and provide supporting documentation
• Identifies early areas of improvement; escalates issues as needed.
• Various tasks assigned as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• BA Computer Science, Math, or similar discipline (PREFERRED)
• 2+ years’ experience in VFX, Gaming, or similar development environment.
• Max, Max Script, Python (REQUIRED)
• C++, Maya API . Mel Script, Shotgun, Nuke, QT, ArchViz a plus!
• Experience delivering complete milestones/tasks under tight deadlines

SOFTWARE SKILLS

• Max, Max Script, Python (REQUIRED)
• C++, Maya API . Mel Script, Shotgun, Nuke, QT, ArchViz a plus!

SOFT SKILLS (Optional)

• Strong written + verbal communication skills.
• Eye for detail, initiative, and excellent organizational skills.
• Team player and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong trouble shooting/problem solving ability.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work OT, flexible hours, on call

HOW TO MAKE YOUR APPLICATION STAND OUT

• APPLY ONLY ONCE.
  We keep your resume on file for 6 months so no need to apply again unless there are significant changes or unless you're applying for a different position.
• ALWAYS APPLY WITH THE SAME EMAIL
  We want to be able to reach you easily and much of our correspondence is via email and this helps us keep your information together in one file. That way you're not lost in the system.
• Resume - Include in your resume the names of the company's you worked with and the dates you were there. Max 2 pages.
• Cover Letter - tell us a little about yourself and what makes you the ideal candidate.
• Reel Breakdown - demonstrates what you did on each shot and the tools used - Go ahead! Show off your talent/skills here.

HOW TO APPLY:
https://scanlinevfx.applyfirst.ca/

Celebrating over 25 years in the industry, Scanline VFX specializes in creating complex effects for high end, block buster feature films, television, and commercials. Founded in Germany, the company expanded to Los Angeles in 2007 and opened the largest studio in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia in 2011. The studio’s proprietary in-house fluid effects software, Flowline, received a 2008 Scientific & Technical Achievement Academy Award and has since picked up Emmy winning projects and additional Academy nominations. Today, Scanline VFX is one of the biggest names in the industry and the go-to studio for creating epic, breathtaking cinematic moments including; Batman vs Superman, The 5th Wave, and San Andreas.

Scanline VFX offers a leading edge creative, collaborative team environment working with brilliant talent from around the globe. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, BC the studio is steps from transit, the best in the city’s trendy Yaletown dining and Robson high street shopping. On site amenities include a lounge/nightclub with big screen projector tv, pool table and foosball tables, over-sized patios and rooftop deck kitchen & BBQ areas, secure bicycle storage, massage chairs, showers and lockers. Experience fun team events, parties, sporting activities, local business discounts and much more.

Want to be part of an exciting leading edge creative team? Then "follow" us on linkedin and check our job board regularly for current and future opportunities.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/scanlinevfx-vancouver

TITLE

MAYA PIPELINE DEVELOPER

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to Pipeline Leadership; designs, builds, and maintains in-house pipeline tools. Active pipeline team member supporting artist/production teams across studio projects. Demonstrated Intermediate skill level and up with; Maya, Python and Mel Script.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works daily with Pipeline Management team to identify and implement existing and new features.
• Attends daily scrum meetings.
• Trouble shoot artist tool issues; develop effective solutions in collaboration w/pipeline team.
• Support Production team; attend production meetings as need for information and requirements gathering.
• Write Technical Briefs and provide supporting documentation
• Identifies early areas of improvement; escalates issues as needed.
• Various tasks assigned as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• BA Computer Science, Math, or similar discipline (PREFERRED)
• 2+ years’ experience in VFX, Gaming, or similar development environment.
• Maya, Python, Mel Script (REQUIRED)
• C++, Maya API, Shotgun, 3DsMax, Nuke, QT, ArchViz a plus
• Experience delivering complete milestones/tasks under tight deadlines
• Strong written + verbal communication skills.
• Eye for detail, initiative, and excellent organizational skills.
• Team player and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong trouble shooting/problem solving ability.

HOW TO APPLY:
https://scanlinevfx.applyfirst.ca/

COMPANY SUMMARY

Celebrating over 25 years in the industry, Scanline VFX specializes in creating complex visual effects for high end, block buster feature films with studios worldwide: Vancouver, Los Angeles, Munich, and Stuttgart.    Founded in Germany, the company expanded to Los Angeles in 2007 and opened the largest studio in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia in 2011.  In 2015 it won the Emmy for Outstanding Visual Effects for their work on Game of Thrones.  Scanline VFX has received multiple Academy Award Nominations for Best Achievement in Visual Effects: 2014 for Iron Man 3 and in 2010 for its work on director Clint Eastwoods Hereafter.  We are also well known for our proprietary, in-house fluid effects software Flowline, for which it received a 2008 Scientific and Technical Achievement Academy Award.

Today, it is one of the biggest names in the industry and the go-to studio for creating epic, breathtaking cinematic moments.  Current productions include: Justice League Part One, Independence Day Resurgence, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2, Power Rangers, Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Ben Hur, The Promise, and several other projects to be announced soon.

Recent projects include Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, Game of Thrones, Furious 7, San Andreas, The 5th Wave, Point Break, Hateful 8, and In the Heart of the Sea.  Past films include Exodus, The Hunger Games Mockingjay, 300: Rise of an Empire, Captain America: Winter Soldier, White House Down, Godzilla, The Wolf of Wall Street, Snowpiercer, Journey 2, Blackhat, Man of Steel, Iron Man 3, Looper, Cloud Atlas, A Good Day to Die Hard, The Amazing Spiderman, Divergent, Pompeii, Iron Man 3, Into the Storm, The Avengers, Battleship, The Invasion, Poseidon, Immortals,  Super 8, 2012, Hereafter, 300, Poseidon, and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.

Scanline VFX offers a leading edge creative, collaborative team environment working with brilliant talent from around the globe. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, BC the studio is steps from transit, the best in the city’s trendy Yaletown dining and Robson high street shopping. On site amenities include a lounge/nightclub with big screen projector tv, pool table and foosball tables, over-sized patios and rooftop deck kitchen & BBQ areas, secure bicycle storage, massage chairs, showers and lockers. Experience fun team events, parties, sporting activities, local business discounts and much more.

Seeking a challenge where you will do the best work of your career?

"FOLLOW" us on linkedin for job board updates.

SCANLINE VFX VANCOUVER LINKEDIN

TITLE

NUKE TD

SUMMARY:

Works with the 2D pipeline team, artists and supervisors to solve Nuke related issues and provide artists support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Debugging artist issues and render problems related to Nuke
• Works daily with Pipeline Management team to identify and implement existing and new features.
• Attends daily scrum meetings.
• Trouble shoot artist tool issues; develop effective solutions in collaboration w/pipeline team.
• Write Technical Briefs and provide supporting documentation
• Identifies early areas of improvement; escalates issues as needed.
• Various tasks assigned as needed.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 2+ years' of production experience with Nuke (REQUIRED)
• Intermediate Python, (REQUIRED) Shotgun and TCL knowledge (Preferred)
• Possesses Understanding of Color Science
• VFX development production experience.
• Experience delivering complete milestones/tasks under tight deadlines
• Strong written + verbal communication skills.
• Eye for detail, initiative, and excellent organizational skills.
• Team player and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong trouble shooting/problem solving ability.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR APPLICATION STAND OUT

• APPLY ONLY ONCE.
  We keep your resume on file for 6 months so no need to apply again unless there are significant changes or unless you're applying for a different position.
• ALWAYS APPLY WITH THE SAME EMAIL
  We want to be able to reach you easily and much of our correspondence is via email and this helps us keep your information together in one file. That way you're not lost in the system.
• Resume - Include in your resume the names of the company's you worked with and the dates you were there. Max 2 pages.
• Cover Letter - tell us a little about yourself and what makes you the ideal candidate.
• Reel Breakdown - demonstrates what you did on each shot and the tools used - Go ahead! Show off your talent/skills here.

Company Description

Job Description

Qualifications

Additional information

The Assistant Technical Director provides front-line technical support for the artists and assists senior-level technical staff with day-to-day tasks. They may also be called on to do shot work when necessary during production. This position provides the applicant with the opportunity to be exposed to multiple aspects of the Arc Pipeline, and to gain insight into a studio that manages simultaneous projects from series television to feature films.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIE

• Provide general technical support to artistsand Technical Directors
• Run various scripts for checking and publishing of assetsms
• Minor troubleshooting of scripts and processes
• Light data management
• Create technical documentationms
• Learn current pipeline and work within theconfines of the existing technology

Pipeline Technical Director:

Psyop (www.psyop.com) helps brands and agencies connect with consumers and solve business and marketing problems by telling compelling stories and building engaging worlds, using whatever techniques and media are appropriate. Skilled in animation, design, illustration, 3D, 2D and live action production — and seamlessly combining some or all of these — Psyop takes a unique, tailored approach to each and every project.

We are currently in search of a Pipeline Technical Director for our offices in Venice, CA. This is a contract position (6 months)

Areas of Responsibility:

I. Tool Development, Customization, and Support

1. Creation and maintenance of new software tools that support production needs.

2. Integration of newly developed tools with existing in-house tools and code base.

3. Creation of documentation and tutorials for tools and integrations.

4. Modification and maintenance of existing tools to suit the needs of the studio, projects, and artists.

5. Provide help desk assistance to production for new and existing tools.

6. Uphold quality standards and vision set forth by the by the Head of Pipeline.

II. Pipeline Workflows and Collaboration

1. Work with artists, leads, and supervisors to understand day to day production workflow needs.

2. Collaborate with the Pipeline Designers, Developers, and TDs to map out and optimize common workflows and tool integration.

3. Research and recommend improvements to existing workflows or new workflows that will improve productivity or communication.

Position Requirements:

• 2+ years experience working in a production environment.

• High level of proficiency developing software in python.

• Experience creating GUI applications using PySide or PyQt.

• Strong understanding of storage and performance issues that arise in large visual effects productions.

• Knowledge of Maya and Arnold preferred.

• Knowledge of Shotgun preferred, including experience with Shotgun Pipeline Toolkit, Shotgun python API, and administration of a hosted Shotgun site.

• Experience with Qube render farms preferred.

• Experience with Windows OS preferred.  Knowledge of Linux command line a plus.

• Must be able to prioritize requests and have effective communication skills.

• Detail oriented with a strong ability to multi-task.

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your resume to jobs@psyop.tv

Design-based production company, Gentleman Scholar, is looking for a Technical Assistant to join our Los Angeles studio. You will work closely with the Lead Systems Engineer to ensure a happy and smooth running environment.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, maintaining, and managing workstations, render farm, and laptops.
• Supporting a wide range of software packages.
• Addressing the day to day technical needs of production.
• Archiving and restoring projects as needed.
• Monitoring the state of servers, storage, and network infrastructure.
• Managing and documenting studio assets including hardware, digital negative, and software.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent communication skills and bedside manner.
• Strong problem solving, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Experience troubleshooting in a mixed environment (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility in work hours (occasional overtime and weekend work).
• Degree/Certification in Computer Science, Engineering, or other technical field preferred. Will also consider equivalent experience in a similar role.

Bonus Points

• Working knowledge of typical VFX applications (Maya, Nuke, Adobe Suite).
• Familiarity with Active Directory, WDS, Mac OS X Server, Munki, Deploystudio.
• Experience scripting or programming (Python, Bash, C++, or similar).
• Understanding of basic principles of networking and systems administration (DNS, DHCP, VLAN, NAS).
• Experience in a Design, Animation, or VFX environment.
• Familiarity with video and broadcast routing, standards, and workflows.

If interested, please respond with a link to your CV/Resume to contact@gentscholar.com.

Technicolor Creative Services UK currently has a rare opportunity for a Technology Services Specialist / Engineer within our Soho offices. 

At Technicolor, it’s the detail that matters.  We provide creative content solutions to capture, colour, enhance, master and deliver!  Our picture and sound artists capture and reflect the essence of the story being told on camera. This coupled with a great team of producers and engineers ensures the purity of content throughout the digital pipeline. Our mission is simple - creative content solutions delivered securely and efficiently to any screen.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In a varied, complex and challenging role, you will be responsible for ?Monitor and Projector Calibration, as well as Traditional Video Engineering.  You’ll manage LTO Tape Drives (Scripts and Yoyotta), while also managing our Digital Cinema Server Support and our Mac/Windows/Linux Support.  You’ll provide Clipster, Venice and Spycer Support,  HD/SD Router Switcher Configuration and Maintenance plus Avocent KVM Configuration and Support.  Finally, you’ll get to provide Baselight General Support, Flame Support, VT Support and Maintenance and provide system design.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field
• Previous experience working in a high-end data-centric VFX, Post Production or entertainment environment
• Previous experience installing, maintaining and upgrading Baselight, Lustre, Smoke, Avid, SAN, Arri etc
• Knowledgeable about Linux, OSX, Windows, Networking, File systems, Colour Science
• Able to work to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment, prioritise work effectively, multi-task and understands the impact on Production and Operations in the case of an equipment failure
• Able to communicate with multiple challenging stakeholders using non-technical language
• Flexible to work shifts and unsocial hours (evenings, nights and weekends)