Asset TD (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Asset TD (Gamedev): Troubleshooting and debugging technical issues related to asset pipeline workflows, including performance optimisation and rendering problems. Focus on collaborating with various departments to ensure seamless asset integration and maintaining pipeline tools.

Location: Sydney, New South Wales (Hybrid)

Company

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

What you will do

• Troubleshoot and debug technical issues related to asset pipeline workflows, including performance optimisation and rendering problems.
• Develop and maintain pipeline tools to streamline asset creation, management, and deployment.
• Collaborate closely with other departments, such as modelling, texturing, lighting, and compositing, to ensure seamless integration of assets into the production pipeline.
• Interpret creative briefs and maintain good team dynamics.
• Solve problems and predict potential issues with assigned tasks.
• Self-manage and complete tasks within production deadlines.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of high-end feature film VFX and/or Animation experience.
• At least 5 years of experience with software packages such as Maya, Katana, MARI and Nuke (experience in Houdini is considered a bonus).
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Python (experience with Katana LUA is a bonus).
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills, particularly in asset pipeline workflows.
• In-depth knowledge of rendering technologies such as Arnold or similar renderers.
• Ability to support, assist, and mentor other team members.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Shotgrid API and Shotgrid Toolkit.
• A thorough knowledge of the animation pipeline from modelling, surfacing, grooming, rendering through to compositing.
• A demonstrated understanding of shading networks.

Culture & Benefits

• Industry leading studio space in Alexandria with cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state of the art animation facilities.
• Breakfast is served daily.
• Cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!
• Access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act.
• Enjoy holistic wellbeing support through discounted health insurance with Bupa, financial wellbeing initiatives from our superannuation partner Media Super, and access to staff qualified in Mental Health First Aid.
• Hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.