Remote Animation Tech Director — Pipelines & Tools

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Technical Director specializing in Animation Technology for a fully remote role. You will oversee animation tools and pipelines, drive tool development, and ensure robust integration of cutting-edge tech across productions.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with artists and engineers, and stay current with industry advances in real-time rendering and animation software such as Maya, Houdini, and Blender.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in technical direction or pipeline development for animation or VFX.
• Proficiency in Python, MEL, and C++ scripting.
• Experience with Maya, Houdini, or Blender.
• Knowledge of real-time rendering and game engines is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of animation tools and pipelines.
• Optimize workflows for efficiency, performance, and stability.
• Collaborate with animators, artists, and engineers to understand technical needs.
• Develop custom scripts and plugins for animation software (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Blender).
• Research and integrate new technologies and software solutions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions to the animation team.
• Document technical processes, tools, and workflows.
• Ensure the technical quality and feasibility of animation projects.
• Stay current with advancements in animation technology and computer graphics.
• Mentor junior technical staff and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Python

MEL

C++

Animation principles

Rigging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or related field

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Houdini

Blender

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Technical Director specializing in Animation Technology for a fully remote role. You will oversee animation tools and pipelines, drive tool development, and ensure robust integration of cutting-edge tech across productions.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with artists and engineers, and stay current with industry advances in real-time rendering and animation software such as Maya, Houdini, and Blender.