The Role
Animation Technical Directors debug animation shots, support animators, and improve workflows across animation, rigging, layout, and pipeline teams. They develop, document, and test animation tools; troubleshoot production issues; and communicate technical solutions to creative and technology teams. The role requires strong Maya expertise, familiarity with Python, USD, Houdini, Katana, and Linux/Unix, plus an understanding of animation principles and production pipelines.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Animation TD (FEAT)
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
Skills Required
- Experience as a Pipeline Technical Director with basic Python and USD knowledge, or as a Technical Animator with in-depth Maya knowledge
- Strong experience using Maya
- Basic understanding of Houdini and Katana
- Understanding of Linux or Unix-based operating systems
- Solid understanding of the animation department and its role within the wider production pipeline
- Proficient understanding of how animation tools support animation workflows
- Understanding of form, texture, physical motion, weight, balance, and lighting
- Strong technical problem-solving skills
- Effective communication with both animators and technical production teams
- Ability to collaborate, adapt, learn proprietary software, and meet production deadlines
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The Company
What We Do
BRAHMA AI is an enterprise AI content platform that enables organizations to create, manage, and distribute AI-driven media with intelligence, security, and efficiency. Formed through the integration of Prime Focus Technologies and Metaphysic, it combines CLEAR®, CLEAR® AI, ATMAN digital humans, and VAANI voice localization into one ecosystem. Guided by its Mind² philosophy, BRAHMA AI helps enterprises scale content creation, protect IP, and govern assets with provenance, consent, and trust.
