Pipeline 2D Technical Director, Animation Studio
Dream Games2 months ago
London, United KingdomSenior
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical resource for image and 2D pipeline questions across the animation studio.
- Support editorial and story teams with panel ingestion, exports, and work tracking.
- Manage playlists and cuts for animation teams and external vendors.
- Integrate and improve third-party review tools across the studio.
- Configure burn-ins, slates, HUDs, transcoding, and automation workflows.
- Support color workflows, including OCIO configuration.
- Propose and implement workflow and tool improvements, including AI-based solutions.
- Represent story and editorial teams in workflow decisions and cross-departmental technical challenges.
- Support artists, editorial, and production teams with workflow and technical questions.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of image manipulation and data orchestration for VFX or feature animation, with proven production experience.
- Strong command of Avid, OpenRV, AAF, XML, and OTIO.
- Proficiency in Python and Qt.
- Knowledge of production management tools and OCIO color pipelines.
- Experience with FLIX, C++, or AI for image processing is preferred.
- Ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
- Experience working with internal teams and external vendors.
- Teamwork, storytelling, animation, and games experience or interest.