Animation Pipeline TD: Build & Optimize Creative Tools

Amuseanimation; Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; Hybrid; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Amuseanimation in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria seeks an Animation Pipeline TD to maintain and optimize pipeline and production tools. The role requires collaboration with the Pipeline Department to ensure robust tools that minimize downtime for artists.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of experience in pipeline development, proficient in Python scripting, and familiarity with DCC software like Maya and Blender.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in pipeline development.
• Familiarity with industry-standard DCC software.
• Knowledge and/or practical experience with AI tools in animation.

Aufgaben

• Maintain the existing code base with focus on debugging.
• Collaborate with CG supervisors to enhance quality.
• Develop tools and procedures for the animation team.

Kenntnisse

Proficiency in Python scripting

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills (Spanish & English)

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Visualization, or Computer Animation

Tools

Maya

Blender

Nuke

Flow

Redshift

Arnold

Harmony

Jobbeschreibung

D ANIMATION

ANIMATION PIPELINE TD

Amuse Animation is a producer and distributor of animated content, powered by an entrepreneurial spirit. Disruptors at heart, we are constantly searching for innovative ways to bring the best animated content possible for kids and adults alike!

We are looking forAnimation Pipeline TDto work closely with the Pipeline Department in the design, development, optimization and maintenance of pipeline and production tools.

/ YOUR ROLE:

• Maintain the existing code base, with focus on debugging and continuous improvement of its architecture. The goal is twofold: minimize downtime of artists, and ensure a robust/well structured code base that facilitates team scalability and collaboration with other TDs.
• Understand the visual requirements for 2D and 3D animation, design procedures, techniques, and tools to meet those needs.
• Collaborate with CG supervisors as well as department leads in order to provide creative ideas and solutions to enhance visual and technical quality.
• Develop tools and procedures that support the creative process for the animation team, including the integration of industry-standard DCC software and emerging AI-driven solutions relevant to animation and content production workflows.
• Test and validate new tool versions within an active production environment.
• Create technical specifications and documentation for new tools and maintain existing ones.
  
  
  

/ WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Visualization, or Computer Animation, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in pipeline development.
• Proficiency in Python scripting. Experience with PySide/PyQt.
• Familiarity with Maya, Blender, Nuke, Flow, Redshift, Arnold, Harmony.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve problems within artist scenes.
• Knowledge and/or practical experience with Artificial Intelligence tools and workflows applied to the animation, VFX, or digital content industry will be highly valued.
• Detail-oriented, autonomous, and highly organized. Experience in working with ticketing systems and in providing accurate bids for upcoming debugging or development tasks.
• Proactive, adaptable, and a motivating team player.
• Strong Spanish and English communication skills (written and verbal), including technical language.

/ GENERAL INFORMATION:

• Office-based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
• Working shift: Monday to Thursday 08.00 to 16.00, Friday 08.00 to 14.00.
• Contract type: Indefinite-term contract
  
  

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THE COMPANY

Amuse Animation is an animation powerhouse founded in 2015 and headquartered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with a growing footprint in France and China. We specialize in two key areas: creating and incubating original IPs—developed in-house or in collaboration with top-tier toy and content creators; and high-quality service production for 2D and 3D animation.

Our slate features 33 self-funded preschool IPs, dubbed in 27 languages, racking up +600 million views every month. We’ve also launched 22 audio albums and 16 gaming apps, collectively downloaded over 20 million times.

/ WHAT DRIVES US?

Audience-Driven. Growth. Adaptability. Equality. Innovation. Authenticity. These values are at the heart of our culture and fuel everything we do—from the way we build stories to how we grow as a team.

/ WHAT’S OUR EDGE?

A digital-first, platform-native mindset. We independently create and launch our shows across global platforms such as YouTube, Amazon, Samsung TV Plus, El Reino Infantil and chinese platforms like Tencent and iQiyi, tapping into a massive worldwide audience and generating billions of views.

/ OUR SECRET SAUCE?

We’re obsessed with the audience. From concept to screen, we use tech and performance data to shape content that truly resonates. In today’s attention economy, where countless shows compete for watch time, we believe the most powerful creative ally is the viewer themselves. By staying agile, global, and tuned into real-time audience feedback, we maximize the potential of every project to become a meaningful, lasting brand.