Animation TD

DNEG Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG Group is seeking an Anim TD to work with the Animation, Pipeline, and CG teams in Mumbai. The role focuses on debugging shots, tooling, and improving animator workflows to deliver high-caliber performances.

You will contribute to developing and testing new animation tools while collaborating with supervisors and artists across departments to streamline production and ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pipeline TD or Technical Animator with Maya proficiency.
• Strong knowledge of Maya; basic understanding of other 3D tools.
• Familiarity with Python and USD concepts for tooling.
• Understand the animation pipeline and its role in production.
• Comfort with Linux/Unix environments and scripting basics.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document and test new animation tools when opportunities arise.
• Collaborate with Anim Tech Sups, Pipe artists, and CG teams to debug shots.
• Support animators to improve workflows and production quality.

Skills

Python scripting

USD basics

Pipeline TD experience

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Katana

Linux/Unix

Job description

Key Purpose of the Job

As an Anim TD, you will work directly with the Anim Tech Sups, Pipe artists, Animators, CG Supervisors, Production and various other animation-linked Department teams (like Rigging and Layout) to debug shots from Animation. To assist animators in improving their workflows and techniques, in order to create the highest calibre animated performances in the industry.

Job Duties

• Anim TDs will help spec, develop, document and test new animation tools when the opportunities arise.
• We are looking for proactive talent with excellent communication skills, strong technical problem solving skills, with an appreciation/understanding of the creative, in order to produce high-end imagery.
• This opportunity is geared toward talent looking to gain experience on an animated feature film; with career aspirations including Supervision, or artists in our Pipe, Layout, CFX, FX, Lighting, or Animation departments.

Must Have

• Experience as either a Pipeline TD, including basic knowledge of Python and USD, or as a Technical Animator with in-depth Maya knowledge
• Strong experience using Maya, with basic understanding of other 3D Software packages like Houdini and Katana. An understanding of Linux/Unix based operating systems
• Solid understanding of the animation department and how it fits in a wider production pipeline
• Proficient understanding of how/why animation tools aid animation workflows
• Interest in the production pipeline as a whole, with a particular emphasis on the Animation department
• An understanding of form, texture, physical motion, weight, balance, and lighting
• Strong problem solving skills

About You

• Ability to effectively communicate with animators including those with little technical knowledge as well as very technical production technology teams
• Organised, proactive, goal oriented and a self-starter
• A team player and excellent communicator, with a keenness for collaboration
• Adaptable and willing to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software
• Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines