Backend Ta (Game Development)

TL;DR

Backend TA (Game Development): Providing technical support to the Lighting, FX and Compositing teams on various animation projects. Focus on maintaining backend asset and shot libraries, resolving bug reports, and assisting with pipeline-related tasks.

Location: Must be based in Australia or be open to relocate to Sydney, Australia

Company

hirify.global is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling.

What you will do

• Provide daily technical support to the Lighting, FX and Compositing crews.
• Maintain and update backend asset and shot libraries.
• Review, triage, and resolve bug reports related to backend tools and workflows.
• Perform quality control of shots delivered from Animation and FX and prepare them for Lighting and Compositing.
• Assist with look development, lighting setups, and shader assignments when required.
• Assist with pipeline-related tasks across Houdini, Katana and Nuke.

Requirements

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn backend and pipeline workflows.
• Have strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Be able to script using Python (Katana, Nuke, Houdini), Lua (Katana Opscripts) and or VEX (Houdini).
• Have working knowledge of Houdini, Katana, Nuke and ideally Maya.
• Understand rendering workflows and scene optimisation.
• Be able to consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced production setting.

Culture & Benefits

• Industry leading studio space.
• Breakfast is served daily.
• Cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!
• Hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.
• Training and support opportunities.
• Access to mental health resources and free counselling.