Pipeline TD, Sr

• Pay Range: $120,000 - $150,000 CAD annually

SDFX Studios

Pipeline TD, Sr.

Toronto, ON (Remote)

1045

• Pay Range: $120,000 - $150,000 CAD annually

We are looking for a Senior Pipeline Technical Director (TD) to join our technical team supporting cutting-edge VFX productions. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining tools and systems that streamline workflows and enable artists to do their best work. This is a collaborative position within an Agile team, ideal for someone passionate about solving production challenges with elegant technical solutions.

Previous experience working in a VFX studio is essential.

The Pipeline TD will collaborate with artists, supervisors, and other TDs to design and build production tools that improve efficiency and reduce repetitive tasks. They will develop and maintain scalable pipeline systems across departments (rigging, shading, lighting, FX, Roto, Comp, Tracking, etc.), and provide day-to-day technical support to artists, troubleshooting pipeline-related issues and resolving workflow bottlenecks. They will also be responsible for the following:

• Research and recommend new technologies, workflows, and automation strategies to optimize production.
• Create clear, user-friendly documentation for tools and pipeline systems.
• Contribute to Agile sprints and communicate progress regularly with the team.

The ideal candidate will be a well-seasoned professional in a VFX or animation studio environment, with strong experience with Python in production environments. They must bring prior working experience designing and maintaining pipeline infrastructure, including package management systems and CI/CD workflows for tool deployment and integration. They also must have prior working experience developing tools for DCC applications such as Nuke, Silhouette, Maya, 3D Equalizer, etc.,

and be proficient with Qt/PySide for building user interfaces. Additional desired skills include:

• Comfortable working on both Windows and Linux platforms.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with JavaScript, C++, or web-based tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud-based production environments or render pipelines is a plus.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development teams is a plus.

Company 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.

Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company’s HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.

• The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.…