What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipeline Supervisor position at DNEG?
Our Pipeline teams combine a solid understanding of technology with the workflows and processes used by our artists daily. They have a passion for supporting the creative process and for ensuring our global pipeline is as optimal as possible.
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.
Responsibilities
- Supervising the Pipeline team, the Pipeline TDs, ATDs and Apprentices
- 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
- Managing and contributing to on-show development done by ATDs and Pipeline TDs
- Contributing to the planning and major developments in the core DNEG Pipeline
- Training of artists in relevant new technology and techniques
- Creating user-friendly documentation and tutorials for new tools and workflows
- Generating and monitor support and development tickets for our shows
Must have
- Proven experience at a supervisory/lead level in the Visual effects industry
- Excellent Python, Maya, 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
Nice to have
- A degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics or another related field
- Expert understanding of the visual effects pipeline
- Experience with renderers such as PRMan Clarisse or Mantra
A note on equal opportunities
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.