OUR STORY
For more than 35 years, Bardel Entertainment has led the animation industry through unwavering commitment to quality, creativity, and innovation. We are an internationally recognized, Emmy Award®-winning studio – in two prominent Canadian cities, Vancouver and Kelowna – and the creative force behind top audience hits such as The Dragon Prince, Rick and Morty, Teen Titans Go!, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Pipeline Technical Director (TD)
Bardel Entertainment Inc.
425 W 6th Ave 5th floor, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3
Bardel is currently looking for a Pipeline TD to work collaboratively with our Emmy award winning studio team. Working closely with all Technology teams, this role is responsible for the successful creation of the company’s pipeline software tools, supporting Production in making technical decisions and general technical support throughout the production process.
Position Overview
The Pipeline TD is responsible for the successful creation of the company’s pipeline software tools, collaborating and supporting Production in making technical decisions and general technical support throughout the production process.
Key responsibilities
- Developing stable, scalable and effective libraries, APIs, and tools for our animation production pipeline
- Working with artists, leads, and supervisors to implement solutions for production workflows with an emphasis on optimization.
- Collaborating with the pipeline team to map out and optimize project timelines to achieve goals.
- Adhering to coding standards and procedures as outlined by the pipeline team.
- Documenting code from top to bottom by following the standards as outlined by the pipeline team.
- Research and Development of new software and techniques to recommend improvements to studio environment and workflows.
- Keep up to speed on current technology trends and tools both hardware and software
- Aiding in all stages of production software and pipeline support.
- Mentoring and coaching team members
Required knowledge, skill, and ability:
- Experience in VFX or Animation
- 1-2 years of Python experience
- Proven Javascript using UXP For Adobe products interfacing with Shotgrid.
- Experience in developing libraries used by other TDs and software engineers
- Experience with SQL, Shotgun, Deadline and Renderman is an asset
- Experience with at least one of the source control systems
- Experience as a Pipeline TD is preferred
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of up-to-date Production Technology/IT methods, practices, and trends
- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to think outside the box.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and work under strict deadlines
Language of work: English
Start date: As soon as possible
Term of Employment: Permanent Full-Time
Work Hours: 40 per week
Hybrid Work Schedule: Remote work available
Salary Expectation: $ 1,641.5 to 1,650/week ($41.04 to 41.25/hour)
Benefits:
- Group Insurance Benefits (i.e. Extended medical, Dental, Vision Care, Disability, etc.)
- Optional Matching RRSP and TSFA
- Health/Wellness Spending Accounts
WHY JOIN BARDEL?
We’ve got great people here, with good reason! We offer extensive, meaningful benefits centred on well-being (RRSP contribution matching, extended health and wellness perks, and paid closures to name a few!) as well as a hybrid studio model with flexible schedules. And did we mention that our studios are dog friendly?
Being a part of our team will have you working on exciting, prominent industry projects and collaborating with influential, creative professionals from around the world. We’ll help you grow your career through regular social events and ongoing development opportunities, such as leadership training, workshops, and classes led by experienced industry guest instructors.
If you're driven by the excitement of tackling creative challenges, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of diverse entertainment, we invite you to join us – let’s create together!
JOIN US
Ready to apply and join our cast of characters? Fill out the form below with your current resume, samples of your work (e.g. a link to your website or reel – don’t be afraid to show off a little!), and tell us why YOU are the best person for this role!
GOOD TO KNOW
Remote work may be considered for this position. Bardel's Hybrid & Remote Work Policy will be presented and open to discussion during the interview process.
Bardel Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to fostering an inclusive environment – where the strength in the diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities are not only valued, but essential to our creative process. We hire personnel without discrimination based on race, ancestry, place of origin, citizenship, ethnic origin, colour, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, language, marital status, age, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.
Candidates applying must be based in and legally eligible for work in Canada.
