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Overview 658 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0T5 Language in work environment - English About the Role We are seeking a skilled and passionate CFX Pipeline Tech to join our team. This pivotal role involves the development and maintenance of our character effects pipeline, with a focus on dynamic simulations and innovative workflows. The ideal candidate is highly technical, possesses a creative aesthetic, and excels in a large, collaborative studio environment. We strongly encourage candidates with deep programming expertise to apply, as we are open to considering individuals with limited or no prior experience in Character FX.

This is a CFX show-level position. The role requires close collaboration with internal CFX Pipeline leadership, Software, CFX Supervisors, and various CFX leads. This position reports to the CFX Pipeline leadership.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Character FX (CFX) for a wide range of projects, including cloth, hair, feathers, muscle, and rigid body simulations. Design, develop, and maintain tools and workflows using Python and other scripting languages to enhance pipeline efficiency and artist productivity. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the Character FX team, helping them troubleshoot complex issues and foster skill development. Collaborate closely with other departments such as Rigging, Animation, and Surfacing to ensure seamless integration of Character FX assets.

Stay current with industry trends and new technologies, evaluating and implementing new tools and techniques to advance visual quality. Optimize and troubleshoot character FX setups to consistently meet performance and quality standards.

Qualifications

Strong programming skills in Python are essential.

Experience

with other languages like C++ or VEX is a plus. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Character FX or similar technical role within a production environment is preferred. High to Mid level proficiency with SideFX Houdini, including knowledge of its procedural workflows, Vellum, and various solvers. Demonstrable experience developing production pipeline tools and workflows.

Deep understanding of simulation principles for cloth, hair, feathers, and muscles. Excellent problem-solving and professional communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr