We’re looking for a hands-on technical artist who can design, maintain, and optimize scalable ComfyUI pipelines for production, ensuring reproducibility, efficiency, and integration across departments.
This is a freelance role starting in March with remote flexibility across the EU, though the ideal candidate is based in Austria and available to work onsite.
Design and maintain scalable AI generation pipelines for production environments
Integrate ComfyUI into existing studio pipeline infrastructure
Develop automation tools for batch generation and shot-based processing
Ensure reproducibility, version control, and asset traceability across workflows
Collaborate with artists and supervisors to build tools that streamline production tasks and abstract technical complexity
Diagnose and resolve pipeline bottlenecks, dependency conflicts, and broken data flows across departments
Strong Python proficiency and experience with scripting and automation
Experience integrating with production tracking systems such as ShotGrid or ftrack
Deep understanding of VFX pipeline stages, data flow, and interdepartmental dependencies
Experience with APIs, automation scripting, and pipeline orchestration to connect tools and streamline workflows
Expertise with ComfyUI-based local AI pipelines, including workflow optimization, model handling, performance tuning, and scaling for production
Experience with Git or other version control systems
Solid understanding of asset management, publishing systems, naming conventions, and structured project organization
Familiarity with render workflows, render farm systems, and intermediate data formats (EXR, Alembic)
Able to diagnose and resolve pipeline bottlenecks, dependency conflicts, or broken data flows across departments
Experience designing production pipelines from scratch or integrating new departments and tools into existing pipelines
Knowledge of color pipelines (ACES, OCIO)
Experience supporting production environments under active delivery schedules
A friendly, creative studio environment with talented people
Freedom to experiment with pipeline solutions and implement impactful tools
Meaningful projects where your work directly supports high-quality VFX production
Minimal bureaucracy - we focus on what truly works
Freelance flexibility with remote possibilities (Austria-based onsite preferred)