Pipeline Jobs in Kitimat, BC

Job Description

Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. This role is part of Eyeline’s Technology organization, responsible for supporting creative excellence across our global studio. We are seeking an accomplished and highly motivated leader for our VFX Pipeline team – someone with a proven track record of leading teams to build and support artist-friendly pipeline solutions in fast-paced, high-end visual effects environments.

As Manager of VFX Pipeline, you will own the end-to-end pipeline strategy that powers shot production across film and episodic content. You will collaborate closely with supervisors, artists, and the Platform Engineering team to understand production needs and use your deep understanding of VFX workflows to translate them into clear, actionable initiatives that align with Eyeline’s broader platform strategy.

Your team will deliver tooling and workflows that enable artists to work more efficiently, reduce friction between departments, and ensure reliable delivery at scale. Your leadership will focus on simplicity, scalability, and usability – ensuring the pipeline is intuitive, resilient, and capable of supporting the next generation of creative storytelling.

Success in this role means being a trusted strategic partner to both creative and technical leadership, delivering pipeline technology that connects teams, accelerates workflows, and drives Eyeline’s unified vision forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of software that empowers our VFX production teams
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, building trust by collaborating closely to understand and prioritize projects, defining commitments, and delivering functionality early and often
• Work with the Platform Engineering team to collaborate on new core features to support VFX workflows
• Foster collaboration between artists, supervisors, and technical teams to promote intuitive, artist-friendly workflows without sacrificing functionality
• Lead the deployment of new tools and technologies into production – developing change‑management strategies and partnering with L&D on training programs
• Partner with software vendors to unblock your team by identifying the most impactful features and bugs, and clarifying our roadmap
• Be an active part of the VFX development community by fostering team engagement with steering committees and open source projects
• Support team leads and project managers in developing project roadmaps to ensure timely and successful delivery of complex projects
• Communicate project updates and progress to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Develop and drive quality assurance practices to ensure that features are validated in production
• Collaborate with managers across technology teams to support the “one team” principle – delivering consistency and cross‑functional alignment through shared roadmaps and priorities
• Ensure development adheres to established standards and best practices, including security compliance
• Manage and mentor engineers, providing guidance and mentorship
• Create and maintain a positive and collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and continuous learning
• Oversee the recruitment, hiring and onboarding of new team members

Qualifications

About Us

Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time‑honoured 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.

Our Commitment

We are looking for those who take risks and are driven by passion for their craft. 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.

We will only consider applicants based in British Columbia or those willing to relocate.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Base Pay Range

CA$190,000.00  /  yr – CA$250,000.00  /  yr (specific to Vancouver, BC)

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