Pipeline Technical Assistant

Stereo D is the recognized leader in high-quality conversions of 2D theatrical content into stereoscopic 3D imagery. Formed in 2009 and acquired by Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc.

The Pipeline Technical Assistant has a primary responsibility to support artists in production. The Pipeline Technical Assistant also works to ensure that productions run smoothly and efficiently.

• Assist artists with render job debugging and with general troubleshooting.
• Assist with production setup and configuration tasks.
• Test new software, tools, and pipeline improvements.
• Work with Pipeline and Development to address production-specific pipeline needs.
• Maintain an awareness of production resource utilization.
• Work with R&D to maintain, extend, and update core production pipeline software.
• Make observations about pipeline successes and shortcomings and communicate them to the pipeline team.
• Be willing and able to learn new software, programming languages, and techniques that will be required to fulfill the above duties.

• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Proactive and highly motivated.
• Intermediate-level or better programming skills in Python.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux/UNIX preferred.
• Knowledge of Nuke, or other similar industry tool a plus.
• Familiarity with film post-production and/or computer graphics techniques highly desired.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience preferred.
• Career focus for the visual effects industry strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn new skills autonomously highly desired.