Assistant Technical Director (VFX)

TL;DR

Assistant Technical Director (Python/VFX): Developing and supporting tools and workflows for VFX and feature animation pipelines with an accent on artist-facing tools and production stability. Focus on designing Python scripts, monitoring render farms, and bridging the gap between software developers and artists.

Location: Must be based in Vancouver, Canada (Onsite)

Salary: $75,000 – $84,000 CAD

Company

hirify.global is one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies, creating award-winning content for feature films and television.

What you will do

• Provide technical advice and support for artists to ensure smooth pipeline operations.
• Design and write Python tools and scripts tailored for specific production shows.
• Monitor render farm performance, disk usage, and inter-site file transfers.
• Contribute to the testing and feedback loop for software releases from the R&D team.
• Act as a key technical interface between software developers and artists.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Location: Must be based in Vancouver, Canada
• Proficiency with Linux environments.
• Strong Python scripting skills.
• Experience with DCC packages such as Maya, Houdini, or Nuke.
• Strong communication skills across various technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with source control systems and collaborative team development.

Culture & Benefits

• Unionized position covered by a collective agreement between hirify.global and IATSE.
• Clear career progression paths toward Pipeline TD, Pipeline Supervisor, or R&D software development.
• Exposure to the full production pipeline of blockbuster epics and high-end television dramas.
• Inclusive and diverse global work environment.