Pipeline Unreal Technical Director

Key Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Design, develop and deliver tools for artists across various disciplines
• Create methods for integrating Unreal with DNEG’s proprietary pipeline
• Act as a technical point of contact for Unreal
• Collaborate with key production stakeholders in an agile development environment.
• Collaborate with other developers within Technology on how to best leverage Unreal
• Write technical documentation and workflow guides for artists and developers to use
• Validate your work with methodical and rigorous testing.
• Ensure that bug reports and support requests are dealt with swiftly and efficiently
• Participate in agile ceremonies, attending department meeting and providing support to artists and peers
• Provide operational support for film projects using these tools

Job Requirements / Must Haves

• A solid understanding of Unreal Editor, Unreal Engine, Blueprints, C++ APIs and Perforce
• Extensive programming experience in C++ & Python
• Experience with source control systems and team development
• Experience with Linux and Windows
• Industry experience in VFX, Feature Animation or Games
• Confident in navigating ambiguity and providing solutions when problem solving
• Be proactive and work with initiative, and comfortable with working in an agile environment with multiple priorities
• Has thorough understanding of and contributes to maintaining coding standards

Additional Skills / Nice to Have

• Experience developing artist tools for multiple platforms, namely Windows and Linux
• Experience with Virtual Production, VFX and Feature Animation tools and workflows
• Experience with multi-user Unreal development
• Experience developing VR/AR iOS apps
• Experience leading development projects including but not limited to scoping, prototyping, delegating etc.
• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• Familiarity with VFX software packages, such as Houdini, Maya, Nuke, Solaris or Katana

About you

About DNEG

We would not be able to produce award-winning work without our Technology department, which is committed to nurturing a diverse and exciting workplace. Our teams have a variety of backgrounds and originate from a number of different countries, working across the globe at the forefront of technology in the industry.