Business Unit: SDFX Studios
Position: Pipeline TD, Sr.
Location: Toronto, ON (Remote)
Requisition Number: 1045
*Pay Range: $120,000 - $150,000 CAD annually
POSITION SUMMARY:We are looking for a
Senior Pipeline Technical Director (TD) to join our technical team supporting cutting-edge VFX productions. You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining tools and systems that streamline workflows and enable artists to do their best work. This is a collaborative position within an Agile team, ideal for someone passionate about solving production challenges with elegant technical solutions. Previous experience working in a VFX studio is essential.
MAIN DUTIES:The Pipeline TD will collaborate with artists, supervisors, and other TDs to design and build production tools that improve efficiency and reduce repetitive tasks. They will develop and maintain scalable pipeline systems across departments (rigging, shading, lighting, FX, Roto, Comp, Tracking, etc.), and provide day-to-day technical support to artists, troubleshooting pipeline-related issues and resolving workflow bottlenecks. They will also be responsible for the following:
- Research and recommend new technologies, workflows, and automation strategies to optimize production.
- Create clear, user-friendly documentation for tools and pipeline systems.
- Contribute to Agile sprints and communicate progress regularly with the team.
WHAT YOU BRING:The ideal candidate will be a well-seasoned professional in a VFX or animation studio environment, with strong experience with Python in production environments. They must bring prior working experience designing and maintaining pipeline infrastructure, including package management systems and CI/CD workflows for tool deployment and integration. They also must have prior working experience developing tools for DCC applications such as Nuke, Silhouette, Maya, 3D Equalizer, etc., and be proficient with Qt/PySide for building user interfaces. Additional desired skills include:
- Comfortable working on both Windows and Linux platforms.
- Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.
- Experience with JavaScript, C++, or web-based tools is a plus.
- Familiarity with cloud-based production environments or render pipelines is a plus.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development teams is a plus.
*Pay Range: $120,000 - $150,000 CAD annually
The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.
This position is for an existing vacancy. Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through the Company's Career Page. The Company generally only contacts those individuals who have submitted an application which it wishes to interview. To the extent required by applicable law, the Company will contact candidates who are interviewed, within 45 days of their last interview, to advise as to whether or not a hiring decision has been made.
