Pipeline Supervisor VFX

Description Poste chez DNEG

Role: Pipeline Supervisor Key Purpose of the Job: As a Pipeline Supervisor you will have overall responsibility for identifying and defining the core pipeline and workflow requirements for large or complex shows. You will be responsible for designing technical solutions to the specific and general needs of those shows in collaboration with global supervisors, senior production staff and lead R&D developers. Our talented Pipeline Supervisors are highly technical and are enthusiastic leaders. You will be regularly required to:

• Be the bridge between the shows and the requirements of Technology team(s)
• Assigned to one, or more likely numerous shows depending on complexity

• Responsible for the integrity of said show(s) tech stack
• Responsible for the leadership of ATDs on show
• Responsible for the leadership of PipeTDs on show, where applicable
• Chair show ProdTech meetings/equivalent ceremony for the site
• In charge of the day-to-day Pipeline Operations of the show

Onboard and Mentor new ATDs where a PipeTD is not availableContribute to Pipeline via knowledge in relevant technology, techniques and workflowsCollaborate with show leads and supervisors to design technical solutions to complex production problemsBreak down pipeline and tool development projects into development tasks and assign them to the team of ATDs and Pipeline TDs, or complete these tasks themselves.Supervise show pipeline and tool development, providing leadership on architecture and methods.This can mean overseeing the pipeline up to the point where geometry is delivered to the renderer - if a show has a Rendering Supervisor, they may take over from thereEnsure the scalability and reliability of show-developed tools.Partner with CG Supervisor, Site Supervisor and R&D/Pipe to address show-specific pipeline needs.Ensure effective communication between Leads, Supervisors, Pipe, R&D and the show's pipeline team, as well as make sure critical information is shared across shows.Conduct code reviews of tools developed by Pipeline TDs.Provide mentorship for ATDs and Pipeline TDs.Vet artist requests for new tools.Make recommendations and provide solutions to Site Supervisors to improve quality, efficiency, and workflow.Facilitate the hand-off of new tools and pipeline improvements at the end of production to either the Product Development team or Operational LabsThis role is an integral part of the connection between our excellent R&D teams and our brilliant artists and Production staff. With every decision the Pipeline team makes you will be evaluating the needs of the specific shows with the improvement of the DNEG pipeline as a whole and will be key in aiding communication between these two groups. You will be a supervising presence for more junior members of the Pipeline team, including our Pipeline TDs, ATDs and ATD Apprentices, who will look to you to provide coaching, guidance and mentoring. You will also be required to manage and contribute to their on-show development of tools and workflows, ensuring that all development efforts meet the needs of the show while also contributing to the overall pipeline. Above all, you will be at the heart of the award-winning Visual Effects and Feature Animation work we undertake and will have significant influence in facilitating the delivery of these world-class shows as well as the cutting-edge technology which makes it all possible.

Must Have

• A degree in Computer science, computer graphics or related filed.
• Experience in visual effects, games or another related industry
• Excellent Python and Linux skills
• Experience in developing tools for DCC packages such as Maya, Houdini and/or Nuke
• Experience with source control systems and team development
• Proven ability to negotiate with key stakeholders and balance priority
• Experience in mentoring (and perhaps even leading) junior members of the team
• Experience expectation Management of clients (production)
• Years of experience in a related field

Nice to Have

• Proven negotiation skills in a production environment
• Experience with renderers such as PRMan, Clarisse or Mantra
• Familiarity with agile methodologies
• Working knowledge knowledge of source control, PRs and git flow
• Experience task tracking, jira, or equivalent
• Worked within a mid-large sized development team
• 3-5 years of experience in VFX
• Experience with Realtime Technologies
• Experience in writing documentation and/or tutorials

We would not be able to produce award-winning work without our Production Technology department, which is committed to nurturing a diverse and exciting workplace. Our teams have a variety of backgrounds and originate from a number of different countries, working across the globe at the forefront of technology in the industry. About Us We are DNEG, one of the world's leading visual effects, animation and stereo conversion companies for feature film and television, with studios in London, Vancouver, Mumbai, Los Angeles, Chennai, Montreal, Chandigarh, Hyderabad and Goa.

À propos de nous
Nous sommes DNEG, l'un des principaux studios d'effets visuels et d'animation au monde pour la création de longs métrages primés, de contenu télévisuel et multiplateforme. Nous employons plus de 9000 personnes avec des bureaux et des studios dans le monde entier: en Amérique du Nord (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), en Europe (Londres), en Asie (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) et en Australie (Sydney).

Chez DNEG, nous croyons fondamentalement que l'acceptation de nos différences est un élément essentiel de notre réussite collective. Nous nous engageons à créer un environnement de travail équitable, diversifié et inclusif pour nos équipes mondiales, où chacun se sent important et à sa place. Nous accueillons et encourageons les candidatures de tous, quels que soient le parcours, l'expérience ou le handicap. N'hésitez pas à nous faire savoir si vous avez besoin d'ajustements ou de soutien au cours de la procédure de candidature. Nous avons hâte de vous rencontrer!