Senior Pre-Production Tech Director – Animation Pipeline

Netflix; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NAS benefits

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios in Vancouver invites a seasoned Pre-Production Technical Director to support front-end craft groups with pipeline troubleshooting, tool development, and technical direction. You will contribute to artist workflows, integrate new tools, and ensure efficient pre-production processes.

The role requires 5+ years of TD experience in animation/VFX, strong Python and C++ knowledge, and a deep understanding of Maya, Storyboard Pro, and ShotGrid.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of pipeline TD experience in large-scale animated features, TV series, games or VFX.
• Relevant education in software engineering and/or film creation process.
• Proven technical achievements in feature animation or VFX.
• Strong understanding of Pre-Production workflows and tools.

Responsibilities

• Understand visual requirements and suggest technologies, procedures, and tools.
• Provide technical guidance for Pre-Production tech.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality code.
• Troubleshoot Pre-Production tools and workflows; optimize pipelines.
• Lead QA, testing, and validation of new technology and tool releases.

Skills

Pipeline TD

Python

C++

GUI toolkits

Maya

Education

Software engineering degree

Film/animation process education

Tools

Flix

Avid

StoryBoard Pro

Premiere

Photoshop

ShotGrid

Job description

Netflix Animation Studios in Vancouver invites a seasoned Pre-Production Technical Director to support front-end craft groups with pipeline troubleshooting, tool development, and technical direction. You will contribute to artist workflows, integrate new tools, and ensure efficient pre-production processes.

The role requires 5+ years of TD experience in animation/VFX, strong Python and C++ knowledge, and a deep understanding of Maya, Storyboard Pro, and ShotGrid.