UI Developer

Job Description

Eyeline Studios

At Eyeline, Scanline VFX's virtual production division, we want to provide you with a solid foundation where you can be a part of an innovative team of brilliant researchers, developers and virtual storytellers. Learn more.

As a UI Developer, you will play a critical role in the design and development of user interfaces for our pipeline applications and DCC tools, focusing on creating a seamless and intuitive user experience. Leveraging your expertise in Python and Qt, you will work closely with our development teams to build robust, efficient, and visually appealing UI components. Your work will directly contribute to the usability and aesthetic appeal of our applications, making them accessible and functional for users. The ideal candidate has a keen eye for design, a solid understanding of user experience principles, and a passion for building useful and discoverable interfaces that stand out in both functionality and visual impact.

Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop high-quality user interfaces using Python and the Qt framework, ensuring applications are visually appealing, user-friendly, and consistent
• Rapidly prototype new user interfaces via mockups to streamline the discovery and review process
• Create and maintain reusable code and widgets for use among various internal tools and third-party host applications
• Optimize application UX for speed and discoverability, defining a common look and feel throughout the studio
• Conduct UI tests to surface, debug and resolve usability and functionality issues
• Work as part of the pipeline team to help developers choose and integrate common UI components across the entire set of pipeline tools
• Provide guidance and support to other team members in UI design and development best practices

Minimum Qualifications
• Proficiency in Python programming with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles
• Extensive experience with the Qt framework for designing and developing application interfaces.
• Passion for UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Proven ability to create mockups and rapid prototypes
• Experience in using version control systems such as Git
• Ability to write clean, readable, and maintainable code

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in Visual Effects or Animation industries
• Familiarity with automated testing systems such as PyTest
• Knowledge of web application development frameworks and technologies is a plus
• Strong portfolio showcasing previous UI development projects
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a keen attention to detail

$80,000 - $130,000 a year

This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.

About Us

Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich, Seoul, Stuttgart, and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar - both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.

Powered by Netflix

Netflix's investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.

Come as you are

We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

We will only consider applicants based in British Columbia, or those willing to relocate.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6y9w0-3-142-197-212-42 in your application.