Associate Technical Director (ATD)
Core
Building and supporting artist-facing tools and workflows for compositing and 2D pipeline development in VFX production.
Role type
Associate Technical Director (VFX Pipeline)
Builds
Production tools, templates, and workflow utilities for compositing teams.
Domain
Visual Effects (VFX) / Compositing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Python scripting, Nuke scripting, Linux environments, shell scripting, version control (Git/SVN), problem-solving, debugging
Preferred skills
BlinkScript, Qt/PySide, TCL, Lua, C++, Maya, Katana, Houdini, Arnold, RenderMan, V-Ray, Docker, asset management systems
Technologies
Python, Nuke, Linux, Git, SVN, BlinkScript, Qt, PySide, TCL, Lua, C++, Maya, Katana, Houdini, Arnold, RenderMan, V-Ray, Docker
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Python tools, Nuke gizmos, and workflow utilities; Support compositing workflows and troubleshoot production issues in Nuke; Create, test, document, and release production tools and templates; Work within the studio's proprietary pipeline and asset management systems; Identify workflow inefficiencies and help improve pipeline processes; Assist with documentation and training materials for artists and new hires
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
