Animation Tech Lead: Pipeline Vision & Team Leadership

Netflix Animation Studios Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Retirement programs

Family-forming benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios Australia Pty Ltd in Sydney seeks a Technical Supervisor to lead the show's technical vision on an animated feature. You will shape pipelines, tools, and workflows, ensuring production standards are met while inspiring a talented team.

You'll collaborate with directors, VFX, and production leadership, drive pipeline improvements, manage cross‑departmental issues, and mentor Associate Technical Supervisors and TDs in a fast-paced, global studio environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in large-scale animated features or VFX.
• Experience delivering technical solutions for creative problems.
• Proficiency with Python or scripting and a broad range of DCCs (Maya, Houdini, Mari, Nuke).
• Strong leadership and communication, able to mentor teams.
• Degree or related qualification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Define creative goals and translate them into technical direction.
• Set and own the technical strategy for the production.
• Guide Associate Technical Supervisors and TDs.
• Drive pipeline improvements and scalable studio-wide processes.
• Collaborate with production teams to scope needs and manage risks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Python scripting

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Mari

Nuke

FlowPT

Python scripting

Job description

Netflix Animation Studios Australia Pty Ltd in Sydney seeks a Technical Supervisor to lead the show's technical vision on an animated feature. You will shape pipelines, tools, and workflows, ensuring production standards are met while inspiring a talented team.

You'll collaborate with directors, VFX, and production leadership, drive pipeline improvements, manage cross‑departmental issues, and mentor Associate Technical Supervisors and TDs in a fast-paced, global studio environment.