Lead Technical Supervisor, Animation (Hybrid - Sydney)

Netflix Animation Studios

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios is seeking a Technical Supervisor to lead the technical vision on an animated feature film. You will adapt pipelines, tools, and workflows to meet creative and technical challenges while ensuring production standards are exceeded.

You will guide TDs and Associate Technical Supervisors, drive pipeline improvements, and coordinate with cross‑disciplinary teams across our global studio. This role requires strong leadership and deep animation pipeline expertise.

Qualifications

5+ years of supervisory experience in large-scale animated features, TV series, or films.
Experience implementing technical solutions to creative problems, with rendering workflow and pipeline development knowledge.
Strong technical skills with Python or scripting; broad knowledge of Maya, Houdini, Mari, and Nuke.
Effective leadership and excellent verbal/written communication; collaborative.
Ability to prioritise, organize, and manage work across multiple areas with strong attention to detail.
Degree or related qualification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

Set and own the technical strategy for the production, aligned with creative goals.
Guide Associate Technical Supervisors and TDs to focus on the right problems.
Act as main escalation point for cross‑departmental issues.
Drive pipeline improvements and contribute to a scalable studio-wide pipeline.
Collaborate with Production, PMs and Engineers to scope needs and timelines.
Identify risks and propose alternative solutions; ensure schedules are met.