2D Operations Lead

Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more.

The 2D Operations Lead Engineer leads and supports the 2D pipeline team and is a technical resource to artists and supervisors to solve Nuke-related issues. In collaboration with other pipeline team members, the Lead Engineer identifies and solves complex challenges for tools, plug-ins and workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain efficient and creative workflows and tools for compositing artists
• Troubleshoot artist tool issues and develop effective solutions leading 2D pipeline team members
• Work daily with the pipeline management team to identify and implement existing and new features
• Lead daily scrum meetings
• Write and review technical design memos and user documentation
• Identify early areas of improvements and escalate issues to management as needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Passion for staying on top of latest features in Nuke
• 10+ years experience writing Nuke pipeline code using Python
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Track record of leading effective software development teams in VFX
• Demonstrated talent for designing intuitive, artist-friendly workflows without sacrificing functionality
• Understanding of object-oriented programming patterns
• Comfortable with git and unit testing
• Desire to probe and understand the inner workings of complex systems
• Basic DCC familiarity with Houdini, Maya
• Experience with PyQt or PySide preferred
• Understanding of Color Science is a plus
• Experience programming in C++, especially using Nuke’s NDK preferred
  
  

$115,000 - $170000 CAD a year

This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.

About Us

Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.

At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.

Netflix Investment- Eyeline

With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.

Come as you are

We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.