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Eyeline Studios
At Eyeline, Scanline VFX's virtual production division, we want to provide you with a solid foundation where you can be a part of an innovative team of brilliant researchers, developers and virtual storytellers. Learn more.
Eyeline Studios is committed to putting cutting edge technology into the hands of Creatives. The Applied Innovation team is dedicated to bridging the gap between the latest innovations and production ready workflows. This is a multi-disciplined team who have a deep understanding of both potential of new technology and the necessity of production.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and author complex Houdini TOPs networks to support scalable workflows
- Develop custom processors and tools using Houdini’s native Python modules
- Collaborate with custom scheduler teams to optimize task execution
- Coordinate with the Render Farm team on Deadline setup and configuration
- Partner with software development leads and pipeline teams to align on cross-department initiatives and scheduling
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as an FX artist using Houdini in production
- 5+ years writing Houdini pipeline code in Python
- Strong understanding of Houdini, Solaris/USD, and Hydra render delegates
- Experience with PDG/TOPs and building groom pipelines in Houdini
- Familiarity with volumetric capture and virtual production
- Working knowledge of Python scripting in Nuke
- Experience in a Pipeline or Production department
- Passion for exploring new Houdini features and improving workflows
- Demonstrated ability to design artist-friendly tools without sacrificing functionality
- Proficient in writing clear technical documentation for cross-functional teams
- Understanding of object-oriented design in complex pipeline environments
- Experience with REZ and Gaussian splats is also valuable
$120,000 - $210,000 a year
This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Los Angeles, California. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.
About Us
Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 8 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich (will cease to operate by year's end), Seoul, Mumbai and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.
We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.
Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.
Come as you are
We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.
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