Remote Nuke Pipeline Developer

Summary

The job is for a Nuke Pipeline Developer at Zoic Studios, a Visual Effects company. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining the Nuke pipeline, writing plugins and extensions, attending meetings, completing tasks within given time frames, creating production software, assisting in the development and deployment of pipeline tools, documenting developed tools, training artists, and supporting them in using the developed tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Visualization, or VFX required
• Minimum 2 years VFX experience within, film/TV or gaming
• Strong Software Development Skills
• Procedural and object-oriented programming expertise
• Ability to design and implement systems
• Production level understanding of modular, large-scale digital asset management and version control
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of Production Technology/IT/IS methods, practices, and trends
• User interface design and standard UI toolkits

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Pipeline team and CG Technical Supervisors in Vancouver, Los Angeles, and New York to design, develop, evolve, and maintain Zoic’s Nuke pipeline
• Write and/or maintain Python or C++ plugins and extensions for 3rd party packages used in the pipeline
• Attend Pipeline meetings as required
• Complete tasks within the time frame given by Supervisors
• Create production software, pipeline-related tools and solutions
• Assist in the development and deployment of pipeline tools
• Write the necessary end-user and developer documentation for developed tools
• Train and support artists to use the developed tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Bonus: Pipeline experience for at least one these discipline groups: Modeling, UV, Texturing, Shaders, LookDev, Lighting, Rendering
• Bonus: Experience using Ray Trace render engines. VRay knowledge is a plus
• Bonus: Third Party pipeline integration and plugin development for: Maya, Houdini, Unreal Engine

Benefits

• Location Information: Studio is based in Los Angeles, but a remote first, hybrid approach is available to all candidates
• Additional Information: Zoic does not cover relocation costs. Pay Range: 45/hr – 65/hr DOE (The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position). Zoic Studios U.S. participates in the eVerify program. This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned