The Sr. VR Pipeline TD is responsible for developing pipeline software tools, providing support to artists as it relates to production, and general troubleshooting of the VR pipeline in a production environment. Works with the VFX Supervisor to identify tools that ensure artists are working as efficiently as possible.

• Develop pipeline and asset management tools that ensure artists and production staff are working and communicating in an efficient manner. This includes the setup of a full render farm pipe, render submission tools, and custom, targeted tools that allow artists to overcome problems and rote repeatable tasks.
• Provide production support across a wide range of disciplines, troubleshoot assets and shots, and help artists with general problem-solving.
• Collaborate effectively with artists, production supervisors, and technical staff to solve production emergencies. 
• Identify day-to-day priorities for projects in production and act autonomously to complete them.
• Work primarily on tools of a high degree of complexity, requiring broad understanding of the larger pipeline. 
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of software and systems; contribute to evolving standards and conventions used in production. 
• Update documentation for the pipeline and tools to reflect any changes that are made.

Required Skills / Competencies: 

• Proficiency in Windows
• Advanced Python scripting required
• Experience in one or more of Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Mari, Arnold or similar
• Thorough experience with VR pipelines, VR softwares, and VR hardwares.
• Detail oriented and strong self-sufficient trouble shooter.
• Thorough understanding of the entire visual effects and VR process, including stereoscopic workflows.
• Experience with advanced video compression techniques
• Experience with real-time render platforms (UE4, Unity)  

Preferred Skills / Competencies: 

• Experience with production database systems
• Experience with C, C++
• Experience with Unreal, Unity and other VR platforms
• Experience with json, lua, mel, maxscript, and command line protocols (BASH, tcsh, etc) a plus

Education / Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining tools for use in computer graphics.
• At least 5 years production experience in visual effects for film, commercials or television.
• 2+ years of experience working in VR, including real-time and pre-rendered CG VR experiences