Technical Director Generalist

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Job Title:Technical Director (TD) – Generalist (3D Animation)

Location:Brisbane, Australia (Open to remote)

Department:Technical / Production

Reports To:Pipeline Supervisor / CG Supervisor

Job Type:Full-time

About the Role:

We’re looking for aTechnical Director Generalistto support our 3D animation pipeline across modelling, rigging, animation, lighting & comp departments. You’ll work closely with artists and technical teams to streamline workflows, troubleshoot production issues, and help bring our animated worlds to life.

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for animation, strong problem-solving skills, and a love for building tools that empower creativity.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain production tools/scripts (Python, MEL) for Maya and other DCCs.

Troubleshoot pipeline issues and support artists in daily 3D animation workflows.

Optimize assets and scenes for performance and rendering efficiency.

Collaborate with the pipeline team to ensure tools are integrated with studio-wide systems.

Assist in asset and shot publishing workflows and render pipeline setup.

Document tools and processes for artist use and training.

Requirements:

3+ years in a Technical Director or Pipeline TD role in 3D animation or VFX.

Proficiency inPythonand experience scripting inMaya.

Experience with asset management and production tracking tools (e.g., Flow).

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Bonus Skills:

Familiarity with render farm software.

Experience with C++, OpenColorIO, or similar production standards.

Knowledge of Houdini, Nuke, Redshift.

What We Offer:

A collaborative studio culture and the chance to work on stylized and story-driven animation.

Creative autonomy and technical mentorship.

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