Senior Pipeline TD - Film 2D

Cybermindspace; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 105.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Framestore, a London-based visual effects studio, seeks a Senior Pipeline Technical Director for Film 2D to lead pipeline improvements and tool development. The role focuses on building resilient Python-based workflows, machine learning integrations, and production-ready tooling for 2D tasks across global teams.

You will collaborate with Compositing Supervisors, VFX Leads, and the 2D Heads to streamline shot delivery, maintain core libraries, and mentor junior engineers in a production-focused

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience in VFX pipeline development with a solid understanding of 2D production workflows.
• Expert Python development skills, with a focus on modern design patterns, clean code, and standard libraries.
• Strong experience building custom GUI applications and tools using PySide or PyQt.
• Deep experience with the Nuke API, programmatic control, and workflow automation.
• Practical experience deploying machine learning models directly into production pipelines.
• Solid understanding of open-source VFX frameworks such as OpenImageIO, OpenColorIO, FFmpeg, and OpenRV.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals in a Linux environment, including Git, code reviews, testing, and performance monitoring.
• Approachable communication skills and a user-centric mindset when building tools for artists.

Aufgaben

• Develop, test, and maintain artist-friendly Python and PySide tools across our 2D workflows.
• Integrate practical machine learning solutions into our active pipeline to automate complex tasks and accelerate shot delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Compositing Supervisors, VFX Supervisors, and Heads of 2D to proactively identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks.
• Maintain and expand core software libraries, ensuring clean code, Git version control, and clear documentation.
• Support and enhance deep Nuke API integrations, custom gizmos, and media processing workflows.
• Offer technical guidance, share best practices, and mentor junior team members across our global department.

Kenntnisse

Python

Nuke API

VFX pipeline

PySide/PyQt

OpenImageIO

OpenColorIO

FFmpeg

Git

Linux

ML in production

GUI tools

Communication

Tools

Git

Nuke

Jobbeschreibung

Location: London, UK (Hybrid or Fully Remote within the UK), unfortunately we cannot support VISA + relocation for this role.

The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic Studio at Framestore has worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.

Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

About the role

This is a new role within our team. As a Senior Pipeline Technical Director for Film 2D, you'll play a central role in building a resilient, intelligent VFX pipeline that removes technical friction and keeps our artists focused on creative delivery. You'll focus on supporting and enhancing production workflows across our 2D division, covering Compositing, Paint & Roto, Editorial, and Review Tools.

From building robust Python tools to pioneering practical machine learning integrations (such as Switchlight, SAM3, and ComfyUI workflows), you'll help automate complex tasks and streamline shot delivery. Working closely with artist supervisors, heads of department, and our global pipeline team across London, Montreal, Melbourne, and Mumbai, you'll combine strong software engineering practices with a grounded, production-focused approach.

What you'll do

• Develop, test, and maintain artist-friendly Python and PySide tools across our 2D workflows.
• Integrate practical machine learning solutions into our active pipeline to automate complex tasks and accelerate shot delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Compositing Supervisors, VFX Supervisors, and Heads of 2D to proactively identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks.
• Maintain and expand core software libraries, ensuring clean code, Git version control, and clear documentation.
• Support and enhance deep Nuke API integrations, custom gizmos, and media processing workflows.
• Offer technical guidance, share best practices, and mentor junior team members across our global department.

What we're looking for

• Significant experience in VFX pipeline development with a solid understanding of 2D production workflows.
• Expert Python development skills, with a focus on modern design patterns, clean code, and standard libraries.
• Strong experience building custom GUI applications and tools using PySide or PyQt.
• Deep experience with the Nuke API, programmatic control, and workflow automation.
• Practical experience deploying machine learning models directly into production pipelines.
• Solid understanding of open-source VFX frameworks such as OpenImageIO, OpenColorIO, FFmpeg, and OpenRV.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals in a Linux environment, including Git, code reviews, testing, and performance monitoring.
• Approachable communication skills and a user-centric mindset when building tools for artists.

You might also have

• Hands-on experience with ComfyUI or Stable Diffusion for custom generative AI pipelines and node development.
• Containerisation experience (Docker or similar) for deploying scalable machine learning inference services.
• Experience with render farm queue managers such as Deadline or Tractor.
• Web development skills using FastAPI, React, or similar for building pipeline dashboards.
• Experience setting up CI/CD workflows in GitLab.
• Scripting experience with ShotGrid / Flow Production Tracking APIs and database handling (SQL/NoSQL).
• Experience guiding agentic AI workflows to design and construct scalable, well-architected solutions.
• Prior hands-on experience as a 2D Compositor.

Accessibility Statement

Our London studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry, accessible toilets on all floors, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.