Position: Workflow TD - HoudiniHiring Range: $124,800 to $137,800/year for a 40 hour work weekProject Contract: 1 year contractCompany Benefits: Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine, up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per yearCandidates are required to be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in CanadaABOUT IMAGE ENGINEImage Engine is a world-class VFX studio based in Vancouver, BC, that has built a reputation for excellence in the visual effects industry since 1995. We specialize in crafting stunning visual effects for feature films and television with an award-winning portfolio that includes The Book of Boba Fett, Skeleton Crew, The Mandalorian, Game of Thrones, Lost in Space, Jurassic World, and District 9.We offer a full range of visual effects services, from concept designs and pre-visualization to CG animation, compositing, and explosive volumetric digital effects. Our crew is passionate about storytelling and pushing the artistic and technical boundaries to deliver the highest quality work on every project. R&D is central to our philosophy of driving creativity through innovation and we're committed to continually evolving our robust production pipelines.At Image Engine, we value diversity and teamwork, and we're proud to foster a workplace culture that is supportive, respectful, and empowering. We believe that our success is a reflection of our exceptionally talented team, and we're always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to create unforgettable visual experiences. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.POSITION PURPOSEThe Houdini Workflow TD provides support and guidance to our Houdini based artists and TDs, facilitating the creation of high quality shot deliverables for film and high end TV. They act as the technical advocate primarily for our FX department, but their influence will extend into all departments using Houdini, such as CFX, Grooming, Modelling, and Environment departments. They translate show specific technical and creative requirements into reusable facility tools and workflows to ensure the successful and efficient delivery of Animation and VFX shots.



They are well versed in CG shot production and able to understand both creative and technical needs and communicate solutions.As part of a cohesive team of developers and TDs, the Houdini Workflow TD uses their curiosity and investigative skills every day. They listen to our artists, supervisors, and production staff to identify their challenges and provide support and guidance, as well as tool implementations and workflow designs that integrate smoothly within the overall Image Engine production pipeline.Houdini Workflow TDs contribute to the overall operation and improvement of the facility pipeline. This includes engaging in cross-department communication, requirements gathering, flagging inefficiencies and providing solutions to critical production issues, as well as leading the adoption and advocacy of current processes and technologies through training and documentation.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESAct as primary workflow problem-solver, educator and experience optimizer for all departments interacting with Houdini, developing a comprehensive knowledge of the workflows at Image EngineDetermine the appropriate facility solutions to creative and technical challenges in conjunction with the Workflow Supervisor, with a focus on standardizing and streamlining process and workflow across shows and departmentsGuide, support and educate Houdini users across the studioConsult with department leads and supervisors to to standardise Houdini workflows across the studio while maintaining the overall design ethos of the Image Engine pipelineSupport artists, supervisors and production crew in the smooth execution of tasks and flow of data throughout our pipelineDesign and maintain facility HDAs and templates with an emphasis on intuitive, artist friendly tools and optimizing process and data-flow to suit current production needs,



while keeping an eye on the futureAct as an additional point of support for shot based issues, alongside leads and supervisorsActively triage production technical issues and communicate with IT, Development or 3rd Party Vendors as requiredCommunicate successes and challenges faced by the departments to the Workflow SupervisorEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEProven experience developing tools for VFX feature filmsA degree or equivalent education and experience in Computer Graphics, Computer Science, or other related courseA solid understanding and interest in multiple areas within VFX production and software development (e.G. asset management, support, colour science, lighting, fx, etc) a plusPrior production experience or work as an FX artist/Lead is highly regarde dSKILLS AND ABILITIESTechnical skillsExperience developing and supporting Houdini toolsAdvanced knowledge of procedural scene assembly tools such as Gaffer, Katana, or Houdini Solaris, as well as working knowledge of other DCCs such as Maya, Nuke or equivalentWorking knowledge of Arnold or equivalent offline production rendererExperience with Shotgun, RV, and interacting with production asset management systemsStrong Python experienceStrong understanding of CG shot production workflowCore skillsCuriosity. A genuine interest in understanding why we approach the work the way we do, a passion for improving that process and the drive to deliver resultsHave a knack for helping others, taking pleasure in continually improving their day-to-day experienceAbility to effectively troubleshoot while dealing with competing priorities and projectsAbility to take direction and feedback from a supervisor or a peerTeam oriented with good communication skills. Able to work independently but not in isolation, as well as part of a close teamPragmatism. Knowing how to fit a solution to the scope of the problem and the available timeWillingness to extend beyond your current specializations to help a larger production effort as and when required, and to cross-train in other disciplinesAbility to adapt quickly to new technologies and applications#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Workflow Td - Houdini (Vancouver)
🏢 Image Engine Design
📍 Vancouver