Technical Director

Glow Production; Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital animation studio in Malaysia is looking for a Pipeline Technical Director (TD) to design and maintain tools for their animation and VFX pipelines. Candidates should have proven experience in this technical role, familiarity with production workflows, and skill with tools like Maya and Unreal Engine. This position requires excellent problem-solving abilities, a proactive mindset, and strong communication skills. Join an innovative team that collaborates on cutting-edge projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pipeline TD or similar technical role.
• Solid understanding of production workflows across departments.
• Experience with one or more DCCs, including Maya and Unreal.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain tools for animation and VFX pipelines.
• Work with artists to resolve production bottlenecks.
• Automate tasks from modeling to final render.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Technical art understanding

Tools

Maya

Unreal Engine

Blender

ShotGrid

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain tools and systems that support our animation and VFX pipelines
• Work closely with artists and department leads to identify and resolve pipeline bottlenecks
• Automate repetitive tasks and streamline asset flow from modeling to final render
• Troubleshoot technical issues in production and provide efficient support
• Ensure software integration (e.g., Maya, Unreal Engine) into a cohesive workflow
• Support versioning, publishing, and file tracking systems
• Collaborate with production and IT teams to ensure data integrity and performance

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pipeline TD or similar technical role in animation, VFX, or game cinematics
• Solid understanding of production workflows across multiple departments
• Experience with one or more DCCs: Maya, Unreal, Blender, others
• Familiarity with asset tracking tools (ShotGrid, CGTW, or equivalent)
• Great problem‑solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred / Bonus

• Experience with real‑time engines (e.g., Unreal Engine)
• Knowledge of cloud rendering workflows or cross‑site pipelines
• Background in CG, animation, or technical art