GHOST VFX Hiring for Pipeline Developer at Vancouver, BC Full Time

Ghost VFX is looking for a Pipeline Developer who will be responsible for creating tools and workflows, optimizing the artist’s ability to complete tasks, and handling the transfer of data between different steps in the pipeline.

This opportunity will entail writing code and developing tools for multiple DCCs (especially Autodesk Maya), working cooperatively with artists, engineers, and other developers while supporting software both proprietary and generic.

Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain tools/scripts to be used in various stages of the pipeline.

Answer and address tickets related to tools, software, and general workflow.

Work with the rest of the dev team to solve problems and implement solutions.

Generating, using, and tracking production data in Autodesk ShotGrid (ShotGun)

Possess exceptional workflow understanding and communication skills to help guide artists through production tasks in workflows of varying complexity.

Requirements:
Extensive understanding of VFX and Postproduction facility workflow

Extensive understanding of Autodesk Maya and ShotGrid

Ability to work cooperatively with other developers.

Mastery of Python is required

Experience using PySide/PyQt

Experience using the ShotGrid API

Ability to develop in, Mel, Maxscript, ExtendScript, Java, and/or C++ is a bonus