Propose, scope, and validate new frameworks, features, and workflows with developers, technical directors, and internal teams Ensure solutions meet CG production demands, with emphasis on pipeline viability, performance, and user experience Collaborate with developers to clarify and uphold priorities across relevance, completeness, usability, feasibility, and resources Monitor development progress and communicate status to R&D; and other teams Maintain and enforce consistent workflows, features, and best practices across Houdini Identify and map bottlenecks and dependencies before they become blockers Serve as tie-breaker on user-facing project aspects when R&D; consensus cannot be reached Meet with clients and industry stakeholders to gather feedback and validate product plans, frameworks, and features Research and prototype emerging technologies relevant to the assigned domain Inform R&D; and the broader company about relevant technology areas Occasionally represent SideFX at marketing or industry events Perform other duties as assigned Requirements

5+ years of senior-level production experience, preferably in film Strong working knowledge of Houdini, including procedural workflows and day-to-day artist and technical director usage in production Deep domain expertise in an assigned area such as animation, motion editing, image processing, sequencing/editorial, lighting, rendering,



or compositing Proven ability to influence priorities and align cross-functional stakeholders without formal authority Experience providing structured feedback to engineering teams on tools used in real production work Comfortable operating with ambiguity and defining processes and priorities Ability to work independently and in a nimble team environment Knowledge of Python programming and software development skills Production experience as a CG Supervisor or VFX Supervisor is a bonus Familiarity with Houdini's underlying architecture, including C++, Qt, and Python UI/UX layers, is a bonus Public speaking or client-facing experience is a bonus Core Competencies

Demonstrates robust expertise in Houdini and procedural workflows, with a focus on enhancing production pipelines and user experience. Capable of influencing cross-functional teams and stakeholders while providing structured feedback to engineering teams. Highest-signal resume keywords

Houdini Expertise Python Programming Production Experience as CG Supervisor Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment Public Speaking Hard Skills

Procedural Workflows Image Processing Lighting Rendering Compositing Motion Editing Sequencing/Editorial Software Development Feedback Structuring Problem Identification Soft Skills

Influencing Priorities Operating with Ambiguity Independent Work Team Collaboration Client Engagement Industry Keywords

CG Production VFX Supervision Animation User Experience Development Progress Monitoring Tools & Technologies

C++ Qt Python UI/UX Layers

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📌 Technology Supervisor (Winnipeg)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Winnipeg