Virtual Production Pipeline Support

Job Description

moving-picture.com

Pipeline Support is responsible helping to develop and maintain the Virtual Production pipeline. They will improve tools and build scripts that enhance workflows through the Virtual Production pipeline and shot database, as well as serve as a first line of support for Virtual Production shoots. The collective goal is to generate exciting visuals using powerful and efficient tools and workflows.

What you'll do:
• Troubleshoot creative and technical issues
• Support and work with multiple production departments including Virtual Production, Previs, Layout, Animation, Rigging, and FX
• Maintain a high degree of competence, attention to detail, and quality control feedback within the existing pipeline
• Identify technological needs and coordinate with the development team to implement solutions effectively
• Develop, test, and maintain the Virtual Production pipeline, including proprietary software tools and components – this pipeline supports a full pipeline from asset publishing and on-set capture to editorial deliveries
• Investigate bugs/issues with existing tools, while participating in designing and implementing fixes and features as needed
• Work closely with the Head of Technology, VFX Supervisors, and other leads/supervisors to help engineer solutions (tools and workflow) for pipeline enhancements and fixes
• Work directly with artists to investigate and address urgent issues related to custom pipeline tools
• Work directly with supervisors and production staff in a fast-paced environment, including on the floor during production shoots
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior members of the team through hands-on training and documentation

Qualifications

Essentials
• A strong understanding of production processes and artist workflows within film and television visual effects pipelines
• A strong understanding of on-set capture workflows within film and television production

Technical skills
• Proficiency in Python
• Proficiency in OS command lines, such as PowerShell and bash
• Proficiency using one or more industry-specific vendor software applications: Maya, Motion Builder, Houdini, Nuke, Photoshop, etc.
• Proficiency with one or more vendor scripting APIs: Maya MEL, Houdini Python (hython), or Unity C# etc.
• Proficiency in using version control systems (Git, Perforce, SVN)
• Proficiency in developing graphical user interfaces (preferable using PyQt)
• Familiarity with game engine workflows (Unity, Unreal, CryEngine)

Experience
• Proficiency in Python
• 3+ years of experience in the following areas:
• feature animation, commercials or TV pipeline technology
• motion capture or on-set workflows
• game engine workflows
• production pipeline technology
• Technical artist degree (or equivalent)

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzo1e7-3-19-56-45-42 in your application.