Engineer/Pipeline Generalist
1920 is a leading visual effects studio known for its cutting-edge work on high end commercials, and now Film and Episodic . Our London office is seeking a talented and versatile VFX Pipeline Engineer with a background in system administration.
Job Description:
The VFX Pipeline Engineer will play a crucial role in developing, maintaining, and optimising the pipeline for our VFX projects. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise in VFX, software development, and system administration to ensure seamless integration and efficient workflows across our production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and optimise VFX production pipeline tools and scripts.
- Collaborate with VFX artists, technical directors, and IT to ensure pipeline efficiency and address technical challenges.
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues related to the VFX pipeline and software.
- Manage and configure software, plugins, and licenses required for VFX production.
- Ensure the stability and scalability of the pipeline by implementing best practices in software development and system administration.
- Automate repetitive tasks to streamline VFX production processes.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot hardware and software issues as needed.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve the pipeline.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in developing and maintaining VFX pipelines in a production environment.
- Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C++, and scripting languages.
- Extensive experience with VFX software (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Nuke) and plugins.
- Proficiency in system administration, including Linux environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with render farm management software
- Understanding of networking and cybersecurity principles.
- Department
- Support/Engineering
- Role
- Engineering /Pipeline Generalist
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
About 1920
1920 is an award-winning visual effects studio established in 2013. Now in our 10th year, 1920 has grown and developed substantially from a team of just 3 people to over 70 across our London and Bristol offices.
We’ve established our reputation in the industry for producing high-quality, award-winning VFX content, across all genres. 1920’s Commercial department has creatively collaborated with the likes of Adam&Eve, Mother and House337, on projects such as John Lewis’ annual Christmas campaign, global brand ads for IKEA and product launches for Ford.
Alongside this, our thriving Film & Episodic department has been working on the likes of Disney’s Renegade Nell, HBO’s True Detective, Netflix’s Glass Onion and much more.
Engineer/Pipeline Generalist
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