Senior TD, Core Assets & Pipeline (Hybrid)

Netflix; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios in Sydney is seeking a Core Assets Technical Director to own the pipeline troubleshooting, tool development, and artist support for Modelling, Rigging, and Surfacing of Characters and Environments.

You will lead the technical direction, design robust tools, and ensure workflows support creative objectives in partnership with Solutions Engineering and R&D. This hybrid role requires 5+ years of TD experience and a strong animation/tech background.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven pipeline TD experience in large-scale animated features, TV series, games, or VFX.
• Solid TD experience in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Own pipeline troubleshooting, tool development, and artist support for Modelling, Rigging, and Surfacing.
• Lead technical direction and maintenance of core technology and workflows for Modelling, Rigging, and Surfacing.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, well-documented code.
• Collaborate with Solutions Engineers and R&D to resolve issues and optimize workflows.
• Mentor junior team members and share technical knowledge across teams.

Skills

OpenUSD architecture/Hydra

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animation/CS/Design/Engineering/Math/Physics

Tools

Maya

Houdini

OpenUSD

Python

PyQt/PySide

C++

Git/GitHub

Jira

Job description

Netflix Animation Studios in Sydney is seeking a Core Assets Technical Director to own the pipeline troubleshooting, tool development, and artist support for Modelling, Rigging, and Surfacing of Characters and Environments.

You will lead the technical direction, design robust tools, and ensure workflows support creative objectives in partnership with Solutions Engineering and R&D. This hybrid role requires 5+ years of TD experience and a strong animation/tech background.