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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Fin Design + Effects Full time
About Fin Design + Effects

Fin Design + Effects is a leading independent visual effects (VFX) studio with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality VFX solutions to major international film, episodic, and commercial projects.

Job Title: Houdini Pipeline Technical Director

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Houdini Pipeline Technical Director to join our team in Sydney, Australia. As a Houdini Pipeline Technical Director, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the Houdini pipeline and toolset used in our VFX production.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and Maintain Houdini Pipeline: Design, develop, and maintain the Houdini pipeline, tools, and workflows to support the production needs of the VFX team.
  • Collaborate with VFX Supervisors: Collaborate with the Head of CG and VFX Supervisors to identify and address technical challenges and requirements.
  • Optimize Houdini Scripts: Write and optimize Houdini scripts, tools, and plugins to streamline the production pipeline and improve efficiency.
  • Troubleshoot Technical Issues: Troubleshoot and debug technical issues related to Houdini, including performance optimization and rendering problems.
  • Provide Training and Documentation: Create documentation and provide training to artists on the proper use of pipeline tools and workflows.
  • Collaborate with Technical Departments: Collaborate with other technical departments (e.g., software development, rendering, and compositing) to integrate and maintain cross-departmental workflows.
  • Stay Up-to-Date with Industry Trends: Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and techniques in VFX and Houdini, and make recommendations for process improvements.
  • Implement Versioning and Data Management: Assist in the implementation of versioning, data management, and asset tracking systems.
  • Participate in Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews, provide feedback, and enforce coding standards within the pipeline team.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong Proficiency in Houdini: Strong proficiency in Houdini and its underlying programming language, Python.
  • Understanding of VFX Workflows: Solid understanding of visual effects workflows, techniques, and best practices.
  • Experience in VFX Pipelines: Experience in developing and maintaining VFX pipelines using Houdini in a production environment.
  • Scripting and Programming Skills: Proficiency in scripting and programming (Python, PySide/Qt, etc.) to automate tasks and create custom tools.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex technical issues efficiently.
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with artists, supervisors, and other technical departments.
  • Knowledge of Render Farm Management: Knowledge of render farm management and distributed computing is desirable.
  • Familiarity with Other VFX Software: Familiarity with other VFX software packages (e.g., Maya, Nuke) and their integration with Houdini is a plus.
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure: Proven ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.