Associate Technical Supervisor
Core
Support the technical vision on an animated feature film by overseeing pipeline tools, workflows, and troubleshooting for artists across front-end, performance, and back-end stages.
Role type
Associate Technical Supervisor (Animation Pipeline)
Builds
Production pipeline tools and workflows for animated feature films
Domain
Animation / VFX / Entertainment
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (pipeline tools & workflows)
Required skills
Python, GUI toolkit development, data flow/metadata/publishing concepts, code review, USD, DCC troubleshooting, ShotGrid, Git/GitHub, Agile methodologies, pipeline TD experience, leadership
Preferred skills
C++, problem-solving, conflict resolution, risk awareness
Technologies
Python, PyQt, USD, ShotGrid, Jira, Git
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and optimize production workflows, validate new tools and pipeline changes, manage development initiatives and schedules, mentor and develop Technical Directors (TDs), communicate technical status to artists and production teams
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities