About the role
About Us
The Yard VFX is a digital visual effects studio for cinema and episodic streaming platforms, based in Paris and Montpellier. Specializing in Creative Consulting, Supervision, 3D image creation, and integration, the studio collaborates with top national and international clients (MARVEL, DISNEY, NETFLIX, PATHE, ARTE…). In a growth phase, the studio is evolving and transforming with international projects.
Job Description
The Pipeline Developer will design, develop, and evolve tools and workflows supporting VFX production. The role involves staying up to date with the latest industry technologies and working closely with artistic, technical, and production teams. The developer will report to the Lead Pipeline and the CTO.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain innovative tools and functionalities within the VFX pipeline, ensuring effective integration into production.
- Conduct research and experiments in computer graphics to anticipate technological shifts and propose concrete improvements.
- Act as a technical reference for HODs and TDs to resolve pipeline and workflow issues.
- Participate in technical reflection phases and brainstorming sessions with project teams.
- Ensure technical validation and stability of tools integrated into the manufacturing pipeline.
- Document developments, methodologies, and technical processes in a clear and structured manner.
- Work in close collaboration with the Lead Pipeline to align with company strategy.
Required Skills and Experience
- Education/Experience:
- Degree in computer science, computer graphics, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in VFX post-production.
- Significant experience in production pipeline development and management.
- Technical Skills:
- Mandatory mastery of Python.
- Proficiency in Linux.
- Interface development with PySide / Qt.
- Experience in production environments with tools and their APIs, including:
- Maya
- Houdini
- Nuke
- Katana (referenced in English section)
- Knowledge of openUSD (Universal Scene Description).
- Practice of TDD (Test-Driven Development) and/or BDD (Behavior-Driven Development).
- Familiarity with Rez and Flow Production Tracking (formerly ShotGrid).
- Communication:
- Fluency in French and English, both oral and written.
Soft Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with a positive and professional attitude.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong communication capabilities.
- Proven autonomy and rigor.
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
Additional Information
- Type of Employment: Full-time, Intermittent, or Freelance.
- Start Date: As soon as possible.
- Location: On-site (Vanves 92170 / Montpellier 34000) or remote.