Pipeline Supervisor

1 Month ago • 6-8 Years • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Pipeline Supervisor at DNEG Animation, you'll be responsible for building and expanding pipeline tooling, collaborating with technical and production leadership. Key responsibilities include supervising and mentoring Pipeline TDs and ATDs, overseeing pipeline development, ensuring development meets show needs, attending production meetings, participating in problem-solving sessions, acting as a liaison between the show and pipeline team, providing performance reviews and career development for team members, and collaborating with various teams (CG Supervisors, Technical Supervisors, Project Managers) to improve workflows and implement new technologies. You will work on projects like 'The Garfield Movie', 'Entergalactic', and 'Nimona'.
Must have:
  • Supervisory experience in VFX/Animation
  • Strong understanding of VFX/Animation production
  • Excellent Python and Linux skills
  • Experience with Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Renderman, Arnold, Mantra
  • Source control and team management experience
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Job Details

Description

Position at DNEG

DNEG Animation is a world-class studio that creates high-end animated feature films and episodic content for audiences all over the world. We’re growing our global crews to help deliver an exciting slate of major new projects. Join a team where the only house style is quality and work alongside some of the best talent in the business to help bring iconic characters and unique worlds to life. From complex graphic novel adaptations to beautifully-stylized films, each project is driven by the team's passion for the craft of animation and every role plays a huge part in the success of our shows. Feel inspired? Apply now to be part of the DNEG Animation team and come work with us on shows like ‘The Garfield Movie’, ‘Entergalactic’ and ‘Nimona’!
 
Our Pipeline teams combine a solid understanding of technology with the workflows and processes used by our artists daily. They have a passion for supporting the creative process and for ensuring our global pipeline is as optimal as possible. 
 
As a Pipeline Supervisor, you have overall responsibility for building on the existing pipeline tooling and expanding the capabilities driven by new show requirements. You are responsible for leading the development and adoption of specific and general needs of those shows in collaboration with technical and production leadership. 
 
 

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


About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

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About The Company

DNEG is a world-leading visual entertainment services company for the creation of feature film, television, and multiplatform content, with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

 

DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company seven Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA, Primetime EMMY® Awards and VES Awards for its high-quality VFX work. 


Visit www.dneg.com for DNEG’s current and upcoming projects on behalf of Hollywood and global studio and production company.

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