Develop and maintain VFX and feature animation pipeline tools and workflows, primarily using Python. Provide technical support to artists, collaborate with R&D and production teams, improve the studio pipeline, and mentor junior Pipeline TDs through tutorials and daily guidance.
As a Pipeline Technical Director (Pipeline TD), you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the tools, software and workflows used on our award-winning VFX and Feature Animation shows. You will be providing face-to-face technical support and assistance to artists, as well as developing new tools and scripts - predominantly in Python - to meet the specific show requirements.
Our talented Pipeline TDs are highly technical and demonstrate an aptitude for creative problem solving. You will be regularly required to:
• Provide technical advice and support for artists
• Collaborate with R&D developers and senior production supervisors to develop specific new Python tools and workflows
• Contribute to the development and constant improvement of the Double Negative pipeline
• Ensure requests for new tools are connected with company strategy
As well as being able to demonstrate technical skill and initiative, you will need to be an excellent communicator - your ability to accurately and succinctly communicate between technical developers and non-technical artists will help you thrive in this role.
Our Pipeline TDs not only produce excellent work, they are also inspirational mentors and coaches to the more junior members of the Pipeline team. This ranges from formal guidance - generating tutorials and teaching materials - to informal mentoring on a day-to-day basis, and you will be supported in this role by our Pipeline Supervisors.
Above all, you will be at the center of some of the most exciting VFX and Animation work on projects ranging from blockbuster epics to television dramas, working with some of the most talented individuals in the industry. You will be in a fantastic position to develop your leadership skills and enhance your skills as a tool developer in a collaborative, show-facing environment.
Must Have
• Previous experience in Visual Effects or related industry
• Excellent Python, Maya and Linux skills
• Solid understanding of the Visual Effects pipeline
• Experience in developing tools for DCC packages such as Maya, Houdini or Nuke
Nice to Have
• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics or other related field
• Experience with source control systems and team development
We would not be able to produce award-winning work without our Production Technology department, which is committed to nurturing an inclusive, diverse and exciting workplace. Our technical directors have a variety of backgrounds and originate from a number of different countries, working across the globe at the forefront of technology in the industry.
Similar Jobs
Blockchain • Fintech • Payments • Consulting • Cryptocurrency • Cybersecurity • Quantum Computing
Leads the architecture and delivery of secure, scalable enterprise infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid-cloud, and cloud environments. Partners with engineering, security, network, and product teams to drive platform modernization, automation, Infrastructure-as-Code, resiliency, performance, and operational excellence. Develops architecture standards, roadmaps, and documentation while ensuring availability, compliance, disaster recovery, and security requirements for mission-critical platforms.
Top Skills:
AnsibleApi GatewaysAWSAzureBitbucketCi/CdGitGoogle Cloud PlatformInfrastructure-As-CodeJenkinsLoad BalancingMicrosoft VisioTerraformVMwareWeb Application FirewallZero Trust
Blockchain • Fintech • Payments • Consulting • Cryptocurrency • Cybersecurity • Quantum Computing
Designs, builds, and operates production-grade agentic AI systems and generative AI applications. Responsibilities include tool-calling infrastructure, Python backend services, agent orchestration, memory and retrieval systems, observability, LLMOps/MLOps pipelines, multimodal AI, model adaptation, responsible AI, and production evaluation. The role also mentors engineers and establishes engineering standards for enterprise generative AI development.
Top Skills:
AnthropicAutogenAWSAws NeptuneAzureBedrockCrewaiDatabricksFastapiGCPGeminiGraph-RagLanggraphLlmopsLoraMlflowMlopsModel Context ProtocolNeo4JOpenaiOpensearchPeftPgvectorPineconePythonRagRlhfSagemakerSQLWeights & Biases
Blockchain • Fintech • Payments • Consulting • Cryptocurrency • Cybersecurity • Quantum Computing
Develop secure, scalable full-stack applications using Java, Spring, REST APIs, frontend frameworks, cloud platforms, microservices, and databases. Collaborate with product owners and technical teams on architecture, Agile planning, coding, testing, deployment, and support. Work with Databricks, Spark, ETL pipelines, AI/ML services, containerization, CI/CD, and modern development tools while contributing to application design and user experience.
Top Skills:
AngularApacheSparkAWSAzureChefDatabricksDelta LakeDockerEclipseGCPGithub CopilotGradleIntellij IdeaJavaJenkinsKubernetesMavenOraclePythonReactSonarqubeSpring BootSpring FrameworkSpring Rest ApisSpring Tool SuiteSQL ServerTomcatVisual Studio Code
What you need to know about the Mumbai Tech Scene
From haggling for the best price at Chor Bazaar to the bustle of Crawford Market, the energy of Mumbai's traditional markets is a key part of the city's charm. And while these markets will always have their place, the city also boasts a thriving e-commerce scene, ranking among the largest in the region. Driven by online sales in everything from snacks to licensed sports merchandise to children's apparel, the local industry is worth billions, with companies actively recruiting to meet the demands of continued growth.
