Sony Pictures Imageworks

Sony Pictures Imageworks

CFX Pipeline Tech

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$115kDetected 1 day ago
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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.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate closely with other departments such as Rigging, Animation, and Surfacing to ensure seamless integration of Character FX assets.
  • Optimize and troubleshoot character FX setups to consistently meet performance and quality standards.

Requirements

  • High to Mid level proficiency with SideFX Houdini, including knowledge of its procedural workflows, Vellum, and various solvers.
  • If you are a dedicated and driven technical artist ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply today.

Nice to have

  • 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.

Compensation

  • The anticipated base salary for this position is $75,000-115,000 CAD.

Benefits

  • per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable
  • are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable.
  • We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

Company info

  • Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.
  • We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.
  • Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc.
  • 658 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 0T5
  • Language in work environment - English

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer.
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