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Mercury Filmworks

Ottawa, Ontario - Canada
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3D Pipeline Engineer

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Job Description

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – We are currently seeking an experienced and talented 3D Pipeline Engineer to work on exciting high-profile productions with worldwide exposure. The 3D Pipeline Engineer is responsible for the writing and maintenance of tools for use on high-end visual effects in animation. Pipeline Engineers are required to work closely with the CG Supervisor, department Leads and Lead Pipeline TD.

  • Must be a Canadian citizen (candidates residing outside of Canada will not be considered at this time)
  • Type: Permanent, Full-time Employee
  • Salary: Commensurate with experience

Job Requirements:

  • Writing pipeline tools and further developing the pipeline for use on shows
  • Working in collaboration with the CG Supervisor, CG Technical Director and end users to determine the best solutions
  • Maintaining tools including troubleshooting and optimization.
  • Creates/manage tools specifically for assets management, production management, packaging, scene tracking
  • Thorough documentation of all development and updating as necessary
  • Ongoing research to recommend improvements to workflows in order to improve productivity or communication
  • Solid understanding of the animation production process, including modelling, texturing, animation, rendering, compositing and FX creation

Essential Skills:

  • Excellent Maya skills
  • Experience developing pipeline tools for Maya
  • Problem solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • The ability to prioritize production needs and tasks
  • Detail orientated with a strong ability to multi-task
  • A good understanding of the entire visual effects process, from shooting through to compositing
  • A general understanding of networking and performance issues that arise with automated tools

How to Apply: If you have the passion and determination it takes to create stunning animation, please send your resume and demo reel.

Mercury Filmworks
53 Auriga Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K2E 8C3

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