SENIOR EFFECTS TD/DEVELOPER

At Gradient Effects, you’ll get a challenge, not a box. The right and left brain can coexist, contact us if you agree.We prioritize talent over seniority, so if you can wear many hats, produce high‑end creative or specialize in a rare skill set, we want to hear from you.

Gradient Effects, Los Angeles, California is looking for an experienced VFX Engineer who is not only great at their craft, but is also capable of training, critiquing and mentoring others.

Job Description
The VFX Pipeline Engineer is responsible for pipeline tools creation and providing software solutions to support production and artists.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scripted Tool Development, Customization and Support

Creation and maintenance of new scripted tools that support production needs

Integration of scripted tools with existing in‑house tools and code base.

Creation of documentation and tutorials for tools and integrations.

Customization of existing scripted tools to suit the needs of the studio, projects, and artists.

Provide help desk assistance to production for scripted tools.

Uphold quality standards and vision set forth by Creative Supervisors.

Pipeline Workflows and Collaboration

Work with artists, leads, and supervisors to understand day to day production workflow needs

Collaborate with the artists and TDs to map out and optimize common workflows and tool integration.

Research and recommend improvements to existing workflows or new workflows that will improve productivity or communication.

Skills Required

Competent in Python and familiarity with other scripting languages used in production.

Extensive knowledge of film visual effects production workflows.

Knowledge of film/video post production techniques, software, hardware and workflows. Must be able to prioritise requests and have effective communications skills.

Detail oriented with a strong ability to multi‑task.

Knowledge of : Unix / Linux.

Object Oriented Programming

Familiarity with Databases

Familiarity with Network Render Queuing systems.

General understanding of networking and performance issues that arise with automated tools.

NO PHONE CALLS
Walk‑in applications will not be accepted or considered

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