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WildBrain is looking for a Senior Pipeline TD - Houdini to join our team!

Our Pipeline TDs are responsible for developing and advancing our software, tools and processes in collaboration with production to bring our pipelines and projects to the next level. This unique opportunity will work closely with technical and creative leadership to build out and advance our Houdini capabilities across multiple creative departments.

This role is required to be located within BC.

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WildBrain Studios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. We love what we do and it shows in the quality content we produce! Our custom-built Vancouver studio in beautiful British Columbia is a wonderful backdrop for our artists, but it doesn’t end there, we have employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world! Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and fun activities throughout the year to meet, mingle and get creative with your team. If you like what you are reading so far, well buckle up, we’re just getting started!


Responsibilities & Qualifications
What You’ll Do:
>Tool Development: Work closely with key stakeholders to design and develop Houdini tools, workflows, and processes to meet production and strategic technology needs. Contribute to the overall direction and represent pipeline in discussions with production stakeholders.
>Deployment: Test and release high quality code to production using git and our build systems.
Support: Identify, reproduce, and resolve bugs / workflow errors. Collaborate with stakeholders and Artists to iterate and improve tools and processes.
>Document: Create, and update documentation and provide training for stakeholders on new tools and processes.
>Collaborate: Actively engage with FX teams and Pipeline TDs to improve existing systems. Mentor team members on pipeline and development best practices.
>Research: Investigate and evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to innovative developments in our FX, Creature FX, Groom and Crowd toolsets.

What You’ll Bring:
>4+ years of experience in the animation, VFX, or games industries in FX, Pipeline or Technology
>A track record of developing, shipping and supporting in-application solutions for Houdini
>Excellent Python, C++ and PySide/PyQT skills
>Experience working with Git and other revision control systems
>Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have:
>BS+ in Computer Science, Computer Graphics is preferred
>Experience with production workflows in FX, CFX, Groom, Crowd or related
>Experience working with Autodesk Flow Production Tracking (Formerly Shotgrid)


Pay Range $1550 to $2980 CAD per week.

Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individuals brings, with considerations of our internal equity.



Why WildBrain
We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like half-days in the summer, extra holidays in the winter and regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.

In short – life is good on the Wild side!

Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!

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" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”

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