Associate Pipeline Technical Director

Bodylinegym; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) Australia is hiring a Pipeline TD to develop and maintain CG pipeline tools, supporting artists and solving production issues in a fast-paced VFX environment. You will take daily priorities from Show CG Supervisors and work under guidance from the Pipeline TD Manager.

The role emphasizes Python scripting, collaboration across global ILM locations, and experience with DCC tools like Maya, Nuke, Houdini, or Katana.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining tools for use in computer graphics.
• 0–2 years of production experience in visual effects or animation (or equivalent project experience).
• Proficiency in Python; bonus if within a Linux desktop environment.
• Experience with one or more core DCCs (e.g. Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Katana) or asset frameworks like USD.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and translate technical issues for non-technical users.
• Strong problem solving skills with a detail-oriented approach to troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and document pipeline tools and scripts to meet immediate show demands while adhering to facility-wide standards.
• Provide front-line support for artists, troubleshooting issues in day-to-day production workflows; escalate complex issues when necessary.
• Test and validate software updates and technical workflows in production, partnering with Engineering teams to ensure smooth deployment of workflows and tools.
• Collaborate with artists, production supervisors and technical staff across global ILM studio locations on show work and pipeline improvement projects.
• Take direction from Show Supervisors and Leads to determine daily task priorities of basic to moderate complexity to meet show objectives while expanding knowledge of core pipeline systems.

Skills

Python

Maya

Nuke

Houdini

Katana

USD

Linux

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Linux

USD

Job description

Job Summary:

Your role?

A Pipeline TD is responsible for developing and maintaining software tools, providing front‑line support to artists and general troubleshooting of the CG pipeline in a fast‑paced, feature film visual effects production environment in order to ensure artist efficiency. Take daily task priorities from Show CG Supervisors while receiving technical guidance and career mentoring from the Pipeline TD Manager.

What will you be doing?

• - Develop, maintain, and document pipeline tools and scripts to meet immediate show demands while adhering to facility-wide standards.
• - Provide front‑line support for artists, troubleshooting any issues that may arise in day‑to‑day production workflows; escape more complex issues when necessary.
• - Test and validate software updates and technical workflows in production, partnering with Engineering teams to ensure smooth deployment of workflows and tools.
• - Collaborate effectively with artists, production supervisors and technical staff across global ILM studio locations on both show work and pipeline improvement projects.
• - Take direction from Show Supervisors and Leads to determine daily task priorities of basic to moderate complexity to meet show objectives while expanding knowledge of core pipeline systems.

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

• - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• - Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining tools for use in computer graphics.
• - 0–2 years of production experience in visual effects or animation (or equivalent project experience).
• - Proficiency in Python, bonus if within a Linux desktop environment.
• - Experience with one or more core DCCs (e.g. Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Katana) or asset frameworks like USD.
• - Clear communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and translate technical issues for non‑technical users.
• - Strong problem solving skills with a detail‑oriented approach to troubleshooting.

JoinILM

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic. Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

About Industrial Light & Magic:

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box‑office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.