Pipeline Technical Director

2 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Framestore Full time

About Us

Framestore is a leading visual effects company that combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, TV, advertising, or immersive experiences. We are driven by creativity and inspired by the future, constantly striving to reframe the possible.

The Role

Pipeline Technical Directors are the software developers who create and maintain digital assets and workflow-related tools, enabling production artists to work efficiently at scale. They can be software generalists or specialize in certain pipeline domains such as Core (back-end), 2D (Comp, Editorial Texturing… ) or 3D (Model, Animation, FX…).

We are seeking a Mid-level Python Developer - Pipeline TD to join our team, initially focusing on Review Systems, but eventually supporting and improving a wide range of pipeline workflows. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate on, influence, and own a Pipeline toolset that directly serves our producers, supervisors, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain pipeline software
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using industry best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements
  • Participate in and contribute to agile practices for pipeline development projects
  • Work closely with other developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
  • Actively participate in code reviews to maintain quality of code, identify potential issues, and ensure adherence to coding standards
  • Contribute towards architecture and design decisions for projects
  • Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve skills and bring innovative ideas to the team
  • Take ownership of specific components or modules of the pipeline
  • Provide technical guidance to associate pipeline TDs

Requirements

  • Experience working with RV, Hiero, ffmpeg, and similar software packages used in VFX or Animation video review sessions
  • Industry experience working with Editorial departments and VFX or Animation production teams is desirable
  • Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (Python, C++, Qt, Javascript...)
  • Familiarity with Linux/Unix-based professional development environments, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
  • Ability to convey technical information to non-technical people
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, both when working independently and collaboratively within a team
  • Experience developing for CG applications such as Nuke, RV
  • A good understanding of the entire visual effects process, from shooting through to compositing

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