Pipeline Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Head of Pipeline
• Supervise and mentor the Pipeline TDs and ATDs for development projects and support tasks
• Partner with the Technology Operations Manager who will line manage the TDs. 
• Oversee and contribute to the pipeline development of tools and workflows.
• When assigned to a show, ensure that all development efforts meet the needs of the show while also contributing to the overall pipeline 
• When assigned to shows, attend production meetings as required by the show
• Participate in task force meetings and problem solving sessions as required
• Act as the conduit between the show and the pipeline team, striving for the continuous improvement of the workflow and pipeline tooling
• Supervise support and development requests for the shows 
• Provide feedback for annual performance reviews and career development for Pipeline TDs and ATDs
• Adhere to the Pipeline Architect for technical leadership and direction
• Partner closely with CG Supervisors in assessing and designing new workflow and pipeline tools
• Foster close collaboration with Technical Supervisors on development projects.
• Collaborate with peer pipeline supervisors in supervising and mentoring the Pipeline TDs and ATDs
• Collaborate with the Program Manager, Project Managers and Project Coordinators to scope, develop and deploy development projects and support tasks in a timely manner
• Support production supervisors, artists and production staff in adopting new technology and techniques 
• Collaborate with the project managers and the training department to provide and integrate user-friendly documentation and tutorials for new tools and workflows 

Must Haves

• Proven experience at a supervisory/lead level in the Visual effects or Animation industry 
• Strong understanding of the VFX or Feature Animation production process and the role of the pipeline in delivering high-quality work. 
• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics or another related field or equivalent working experience 
• Excellent Python and Linux skills 
• Experience in developing tools for DCC packages such as Maya, Houdini and Nuke 
• Experience with renderers such as Renderman, Arnold, Mantra
• Experience with source control systems and team management or development
• Strong problem solving and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead teams and stakeholders through the development process.
• Experience in managing and prioritising tasks to meet project deadlines.
• Works well under pressure and critical deadlines 

About You 

• Passionate about delivering the highest quality work at all times. 
• Excellent communications and relationship building skills
• Able to adapt to and thrive in a dynamic environment
• An effective people coach, with a focus on team development. 
• Strong problem solving and organisational skills
• Able to think strategically and globally when discussing solutions 
• Proactive and committed to team success