Senior CGI / VFX Pipeline Developer

Established in 2004 OLIVER is the worlds first and only specialist in designing building and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40 countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group were at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency spark creativity and drive insightful decision-making empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Senior CGI / VFX Pipeline Developer

Location: London England United Kingdom

ROLE MISSION

Working in partnership with our client the Senior CGI / VFX Pipeline Developer will develop and support pipeline processes within a best-in-class CGI production team to provide a variety of content for omnichannel requirements within multiple sectors and to provide render management and render wrangling support.

THIS ROLE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF...

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting and working with CGI production teams with the creation and maintenance of pipeline tools using off the shelf and custom-built tools to streamline efficient processes and improve quality and productivity. This will include an awareness of future tools and processes to ensure the production capability remains at the forefront of CGI content creation possibilities for our growing demands. It is essential for the candidate to work transparently with their colleagues and ensure that collaboration is at the forefront of what they do whilst maintaining a passionate and enthusiastic approach to their work.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN YOUR ROLE

• Creation and maintenance of CGI production pipeline tools and processes to enable teams to operate more cohesively and productively
• Render management / render wrangling
• Undertake direction from Lead of pipeline and support artists in developing tools that fulfil captured requirements.
• Technical and process support for Stills Animation and Interactive content workstreams along with CGI model production requirements
• Be agile and flexible in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ensure transparency with colleagues to maintain efficient working and consistency across all CGI workstreams.
• Demonstrate ability to remain at the forefront of creative and technical methods and practices sharing knowledge to provide awareness for future tech and production delivery processes within CGI
• Be proactive when working collectively with other members of the team to support their needs as required.
• Drive efficiency and optimisation gains within process workflows and help to identify areas for improvement

WHAT SKILLS WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL

• Minimum 3 years as a CGI/VFX pipeline engineer
• Demonstrable experience developing tools and processes within CGI production environment in a development capacity.
• Track record developing and implementing pipeline tools and processes to support CGI production artist and client requirements.
• Excellent coding and tool development knowledge (Python 3 years/ MaxScript / SQL)
• Confident Object Oriented Programming skills
• Solid understanding of CGI production processes workflows that deliver Stills Animation and Interactive Content.
• Good understanding of CGI production processes and toolsets (3DS MAX desirable / Rhino 3D / Pixyz)
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite tools (Photoshop / Illustrator)
• Appreciation and knowledge of traditional 3D render engines (VRay Desirable).
• Post production toolset development using Adobe and Foundry Products (PS / AE / Nuke)
• Understanding Version control source control (GIT 3 years)
• Understanding CI/CD processes (Azure Devops)
• Understanding of AI/ML technologies and prompting
• REZ package management
• Understanding of realtime applications (Unreal Engine5).
• Familiarity working with OEM CAD and complex data sets desirable
• Experience in Automotive brands
• Multi- Market Experience

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OLIVER a part of the Brandtech Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age neurodivergence disability status or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

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