Technical Supervisor
Core
Primary technical leader for an animated feature film, shaping technical vision and pipeline to meet creative goals.
Role type
Senior Technical Supervisor (Animation)
Builds
Animated feature films
Domain
Animation / Entertainment
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Pipeline development, Rendering workflows, Python scripting, DCC tools (Maya, Houdini, Mari, Nuke), Production tracking software (FlowPT), Technical strategy, Cross-departmental problem solving
Preferred skills
Supervisory experience in large-scale animated features, Portfolio/Reel demonstration
Responsibilities
Partner with creative leadership to translate goals into technical direction; Set and own technical strategy for the production; Guide Associate Technical Supervisors and TDs; Act as main escalation point for complex cross-departmental issues; Drive pipeline improvements; Manage talent, performance, and hiring for technical teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities