Generalist Pipeline Technical Director (Pipeline TD)

Mihira Visual Labs; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mihira Visual Labs is seeking a proactive Generalist Pipeline Technical Director to join our Pipeline team. You will develop, test, and maintain production workflows and tools used across all departments in our VFX and Animation pipeline.

You will collaborate with artists and supervisors to improve workflows, provide technical support across departments, and help evolve studio-wide pipelines. Strong Python skills and experience with Maya/Houdini/Nuke are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Pipeline TD or Technical Director in a VFX or Animation studio.
• Strong understanding of VFX and Animation production pipelines.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Experience with major DCC applications: Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Blender. Proficient with Python APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, test and support pipeline tools across production departments.
• Collaborate with artists and production teams to identify workflow improvements.
• Provide technical support for Modeling, Rigging, Layout, Animation, FX, CFX, Lighting, Compositing, and Editorial.
• Occasionally work on technical aspects of Assets/Shots as required.
• Troubleshoot production issues related to scenes, assets, rendering, and data exchange.
• Support render farm submissions and rendering workflows.
• Develop and maintain integrations with production management systems like ShotGrid.
• Create clear technical documentation and provide user training.
• Participate in pipeline planning and evolution of studio-wide workflows.

Skills

Python scripting

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

Blender

ShotGrid

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a proactive and technically strong Generalist Pipeline Technical Director (Pipeline TD) to join our Pipeline team. You will be responsible for developing, testing, maintaining, and supporting the production workflows and tools used across all departments in our VFX and Animation pipeline. This role requires someone who enjoys solving production challenges, working closely with artists, and building reliable tools that improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability throughout the studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, test and support pipeline tools used across production departments.


• Collaborate with artists, supervisors, and production teams to identify workflow improvements and implement practical solutions.


• Provide technical support for departments including Modeling, Rigging, Layout, Animation, FX, CFX, Lighting, Compositing, and Editorial.


• Occasionally work on technical aspects of Assets/Shots when required.


• Troubleshoot production issues related to scenes, assets, publishing, rendering, and data exchange.


• Support render farm submissions and rendering workflows.


• Develop and maintain integrations with production management systems such as ShotGrid or similar platforms.


• Create clear technical documentation and provide user support and training where required.


• Participate in pipeline planning and contribute to the evolution of studio-wide workflows.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working as a Pipeline TD or Technical Director in a VFX or Animation studio.


• Strong understanding of VFX and Animation production pipelines.


• Strong Python programming skills.


• Expert knowledge of one or more major DCC applications, with working knowledge of all of the following:


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  • Autodesk Maya
  
  
  • SideFX Houdini
  
  
  • Foundry Nuke
  
  
  • Blender
  
  
  
  


• Experience developing tools using the Python APIs of DCC applications.


• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.


• Good understanding of Linux and Windows environments.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work directly with artists and production teams.

What We're Looking For

• Passionate about improving artist workflows.


• Comfortable working across multiple departments.


• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies.


• Able to balance long-term pipeline development with day-to-day production support.


• Capable of diagnosing complex technical issues under production deadlines.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative team building modern production technology for high-quality VFX and Animation projects. You’ll have the opportunity to work across the entire production pipeline, influence studio-wide workflows, and contribute to tools that are used every day by artists and supervisors.