Lighting & Compositing Pipeline TD (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lighting & Compositing Pipeline TD (Gamedev): Developing and optimizing lighting, rendering, and compositing pipeline tools to support high-end stylized animation production. Focus on building automated workflows in Python, ensuring efficient data exchange between departments, and resolving complex technical bottlenecks within a production environment.

Location: Remote, must be based within +/- 2 hours of Budapest (CET)

Company

hirify.global is a world-class animation studio producing high-profile stylized visual content for global entertainment projects.

What you will do

• Design and implement Python-based tools to automate and streamline lighting, rendering, and compositing workflows.
• Maintain and evolve the department's pipeline to ensure seamless integration with other production departments.
• Collaborate with supervisors and artists to optimize working methods and improve overall efficiency.
• Oversee data validation and management for handovers between departments.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot pipeline breaks or tool bugs under tight deadlines.

Requirements

• Must be registered as a sole proprietor, entrepreneur, or self-employed professional.
• Location: Must be within +/- 2 hours of Budapest (CET) time zone.
• Advanced proficiency in Python 3.x and PySide/PyQt for UI development.
• Deep technical understanding of Gaffer, Nuke, and Arnold rendering.
• Strong experience managing the technical handshake between 3D renders and 2D compositing.
• Demonstrated ability to debug complex, multi-layered pipeline issues.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with USD (Universal Scene Description) and Hydra.
• Knowledge of OSL or C++ for custom plugin development.
• Familiarity with environment management tools like Git, Docker, or Rez.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on unique, high-profile stylized projects.
• Full-time freelance contract (40 hours/week).
• Collaborative, world-class studio environment.
• Fully remote work arrangement.