2D Pipeline Tech Director — Lead Creative Workflows

Dream Games; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream Games in London is seeking an experienced Pipeline 2D Technical Director to join our growing animation studio. You will bring smart technical solutions to our editorial, production and artists to streamline workflows and deliver high-quality content.

In this role you will lead the 2D pipeline, optimize tools, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement new workflows, including AI-assisted processes, while maintaining deadlines.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of image manipulation and data orchestration for VFX and/or feature animation.
• Strong command of core editorial tools (Avid, openRV) and exchange formats (AAF, XML, and OTIO)
• Skilled in Python and Qt
• Knowledge of production management tools
• Understanding of OCIO and colour pipelines
• Experience with FLIX, C++, or AI for image processing is a plus
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines
• Experience working with internal teams and external vendors
• Passion for storytelling, animation, and games

Responsibilities

• Functioning as the primary technical resource for image and 2D pipeline questions across the animation studio
• Supporting the edit and story team with ingesting panels, exporting, and tracking work
• Managing playlists and cuts for the animation team and vendors
• Integrating and improving third party review tools to create an open and accessible review experience across the animation studio
• Configuring burnins, slates and HUDs to support transcoding and automation
• Proposing and implementing new workflows or tools, including AI, to continuously improve creative output
• Representing the story & editorial team on workflow decisions and cross-departmental technical challenges
• Helping artists, editorial, and production with workflow and technical questions
• Contributing to our mission of delivering world-class animation content

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

Storytelling

Python

Tools

Avid

openRV

XML

OTIO

Qt

C++

Job description

Dream Games in London is seeking an experienced Pipeline 2D Technical Director to join our growing animation studio. You will bring smart technical solutions to our editorial, production and artists to streamline workflows and deliver high-quality content.

In this role you will lead the 2D pipeline, optimize tools, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement new workflows, including AI-assisted processes, while maintaining deadlines.