WildBrain is looking for a Pipeline TD-Houdini to join our team!
Our Houdini TD(s) are responsible for developing and improving our Houdini tools and workflows. Their mission is to collaborate with Technical and Creative leadership and Pipeline TDs to help advance our shows to the next level.
Find a job that let’s your imagination run wild!
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!
What You’ll Do:
Tool Development: Work closely with key stakeholders to design and develop Houdini tools, workflows, and processes to meet production needs
Deployment: Test and release code to production using git and our build systems
Support: Triage Houdini issues; identify, reproduce, and resolve bugs / workflow errors
Document: Create, and update documentation and provide training for stakeholders on new tools and processes
Collaborate: Actively engage with Houdini artists and Pipeline TDs to improve existing systems
Research: Investigate and evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
What You’ll Bring:
3+ experience in the animation VFX, or games industries in Houdini, Pipeline, or Technology
BS+ in Computer Science, Computer Graphics or equivalent industry experience preferred
Production experience developing for and providing in-application solutions for Houdini.
Great Python and PySide skills
Experience working with Git and other revision control systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with Grooms or CFX tools is a bonus
Pay Range $1500 to $2250 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.
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.”