Technical Director Core Assets
Core
Lead technical direction, tool development, and pipeline troubleshooting for Modelling, Rigging, and Surfacing of Characters and Environments in large-scale animated features and TV series.
Role type
Senior IC Technical Director (Animation Pipeline)
Builds
Production-ready tools and workflows for character and environment assets
Domain
Animation / VFX / 3D Graphics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
OpenUSD architecture, Maya/Houdini APIs, Python (PyQt/PySide), C++, Asset Management Systems, Git/GitHub, Agile/Jira
Preferred skills
Flow Production Tracking (Shotgrid), Data flow concepts, Code review processes
Technologies
OpenUSD, Maya, Houdini, Python, C++, Git, Jira, Shotgrid
Responsibilities
Design and develop high-quality code for pipeline tools; troubleshoot and resolve workflow issues; mentor junior team members; drive QA and technical testing of new technology; optimize tools and software for artist workflow; collaborate with R&D and Solutions Engineering; manage technical project scope and deadlines.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities