Senior Pipeline Technical Director
Guru Studio•Toronto, ON
•CA$90,000 - CA$110,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Guru Studio is a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling. For over twenty-five years, our studio has brought to life some of the most recognizable and beloved children’s properties in the world. Guru Studio's dedicated team is passionate about bringing inspired character driven stories to screens around the world. Our award winning and internationally renowned Toronto animated entertainment company is looking for a Senior Pipeline Technical Director!
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant industry experience
- Previous experience developing for multiple USD pipelines
- Experience with ASWF Asset spec will be considered an advantage
- Experience developing for Unreal Engine will be considered an advantage
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on the development, maintenance and optimization of Guru’s USD pipeline extending existing assets workflows into Houdini look development, lighting and rendering
- Provide leadership and mentorship to Junior TDs
- Define Guru’s pipeline strategies and goals
- Provide innovative strategies and solutions to enhance Guru’s pipeline to ensure Guru remains at the forefront of our industry
- Maintain and extend existing software solutions to provide support for Shotgun automation, Deadline, GitLab, and statistics aggregation
- Assist with problem-solving any day-to-day pipeline-related issues that arise during the course of the Production
- Create/update/add pipeline tools to enhance and streamline new and existing workflows, with a focus on assisting artist workflows and automation
- Create/Update documentation, including training materials and mentoring, to enhance skill-sets within Guru
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IT to problem-solve issues and strategize/implement possible solutions
- When possible, attend Siggraph and/or other conferences relevant to the role to ensure Guru is always aware of and competitive with industry standards and best practice
Benefits
- health and wellness support through an extensive benefits plan
- extended mental health services and initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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