Pipeline Technical Director Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10114133 Location Mumbai, India Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Feb. 19, 2025 Job Summary: Position Summary The Pipeline TD is responsible for developing and maintaining software tools, providing front-line support to artists, and general troubleshooting of the CG pipeline in a fast-paced, feature film visual effects production environment. The primary focus is ensuring artist efficiency. Receives day-to-day direction and priorities from show CG Supervisor; reports to R&D supervisor for technical and career guidance. Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities Develop pipeline and asset management tools to meet immediate, show-directed production demands, ensuring facility-wide consistency as directed by show and technical supervisors. Help maintain a wide array of existing workflows and scripts. Provide front-line production support across a wide range of disciplines, troubleshoot assets and shots, and help artists with general problem-solving. Monitor email requests, package up problems and redirect to the appropriate engineering team. Test and validate tools and techniques in production. Work closely with engineering teams in testing, and releasing new and modified software systems. Act as an on-call resource for show production staff. Collaborate effectively with artists, production supervisors, and technical staff across ILM studios in San Francisco, Vancouver, Singapore, and London. When not crewed to shows, serve on software teams working on projects that improve the efficiency of asset setup, caching, and shot-data handoff between artists across the entire pipeline. Identify day-to-day priorities in conjunction with show supervisors; act autonomously. Work primarily on tools of a high degree of complexity, requiring broad understanding of the larger pipeline. Assist junior Pipeline TDs in providing front-line support; resolve complex user errors; guide Pipeline Engineers and R&D with debugging technical issues. Develop comprehensive knowledge of software and systems; contribute to evolving standards and conventions used in production. Update documentation for the pipeline and tools to reflect any changes that are made. Education/Experience Bachelor s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related technical field. Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining tools for use in a computer graphics environment. At least 5 years production experience in visual effects for film, commercials or television. Required Skills/Competencies Proficiency in Linux Advanced Python scripting required Experience in one or more of Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Mari, Katana, RenderMan or similar Ability to communicate cross-discipline and provide innovative solutions to pipeline issues. Detail oriented and strong self-sufficient troubleshooter. Thorough understanding of the entire visual effects process, from shooting to modeling and texturing, animation, rendering and compositing Preferred Skills/Competencies Experience with production database systems Experience with C, C++ Experience with Windows development and applications such as 3ds max a plus. JoinILM Note: The title and level will be determined commensurate to experience.

Job Summary: ILM Mumbai Associate Animation Supervisor The Animation Supervisor works with directors in determining the creative and aesthetic approach to the animation. They also maintain the character performance direction and review the animation to deliver the expected and desired performance. Primary Responsibilities Supervises and reviews the animation submissions to deliver the expected and desired performance and footage quotas. Works closely with the director in determining the creative and aesthetic approach to the animation. Ensures and maintains the quality and style of the character performance and acting continuity across the project. Responsible for reviewing the work of the animation teams on a regular basis and approving shots for submission. Provides input for the technical setup of the models to be animated Provide those engaged in the character rigging process with constructive feedback on performance specific requirements so as to ensure consistency and avoid production issues. Assess the work of prospective animation candidates for the hiring process and work with Production Management on hiring decisions. Provide input to formalize training and mentoring of animators to ensure all crew members are appropriately skilled and production-ready. Provides input on the mentoring and training of the animation crew in performing tasks relative to the overall professional development of the animators. This includes handling performance review processes and performance management issues. Occasionally may be required to perform hands-on shot work on show and provide reference performances including motion capture performances as part of assigned shot work and to assist the animation team. Required Skills / Technical Competencies Must have an extremely creative and critical eye for guiding the quality of the animation. Must be a skilled decision maker, problem solver and an exceptional communicator. Expert knowledge of various software applications. Maya is a necessity. Technical expertise is a plus. Must be able to communicate to the animation crew and production team accurately and effectively. At least eight years of relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least 10 years of relevant professional VFX experience Proven track record of successfully working in a supervisory or consulting capacity on several animation productions

The Pipeline TD is responsible for developing and maintaining software tools, providing front-line support to artists, and general troubleshooting of the CG pipeline in a fast-paced, feature film visual effects production environment. The primary focus is ensuring artist efficiency. Receives day-to-day direction and priorities from show CG Supervisor; reports to R&D supervisor for technical and career guidance. Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities Develop pipeline and asset management tools to meet immediate, show-directed production demands, ensuring facility-wide consistency as directed by show and technical supervisors. Help maintain a wide array of existing workflows and scripts. Provide front-line production support across a wide range of disciplines, troubleshoot assets and shots, and help artists with general problem-solving. Monitor email requests, package up problems and redirect to the appropriate engineering team. Test and validate tools and techniques in production. Work closely with engineering teams in testing, and releasing new and modified software systems. Act as an on-call resource for show production staff. Collaborate effectively with artists, production supervisors, and technical staff across ILM studios in San Francisco, Vancouver, Singapore, and London. When not crewed to shows, serve on software teams working on projects that improve the efficiency of asset setup, caching, and shot-data handoff between artists across the entire pipeline. Identify day-to-day priorities in conjunction with show supervisors; act autonomously. Work primarily on tools of a high degree of complexity, requiring broad understanding of the larger pipeline. Assist junior Pipeline TDs in providing front-line support; resolve complex user errors; guide Pipeline Engineers and R&D with debugging technical issues. Develop comprehensive knowledge of software and systems; contribute to evolving standards and conventions used in production. Update documentation for the pipeline and tools to reflect any changes that are made. Education/Experience Bachelor s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related technical field. Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining tools for use in a computer graphics environment. At least 5 years production experience in visual effects for film, commercials or television. Required Skills/Competencies Proficiency in Linux Advanced Python scripting required Experience in one or more of Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Mari, Katana, RenderMan or similar Ability to communicate cross-discipline and provide innovative solutions to pipeline issues. Detail oriented and strong self-sufficient troubleshooter. Thorough understanding of the entire visual effects process, from shooting to modeling and texturing, animation, rendering and compositing Preferred Skills/Competencies Experience with production database systems Experience with C, C++ Experience with Windows development and applications such as 3ds max a plus. JoinILM Note: The title and level will be determined commensurate to experience.

The Associate VFX Supervisor Serves as right hand to VFX Supervisor on assigned show with regards to show leadership, methodology and crewing as well as client management, as needed. Responsible for a body of work on a show such as outsourced work, ILM Singapore, split sequences, etc. Collaborates with the Producer and shows leadership to deliver the show on time and on budget. Responsibilities Pre-Production: -In conjunction with VFX Supervisor and Producer, sets up show including pipeline and methodology decisions, in concert with the DPS. -Works with Producer to assign crew to show and cast crew. -Maintains constant communication with VFX Supervisor on location to understand progress on set and changes that will affect body of work. -May start early shot production, overseeing asset build, look development and/or effects development while principal photography is in progress. -Leads crew when VFX Supervisors is on location. -Serves as key creative in bid meetings. -Develops methodology and approach to show, including how to get work completed efficiently and within show budget; making determinations about where to distribute the work (LDAC/Sing/3PP, etc) -May cover 2nd unit or relieve VFX Supervisor on location Production: -Depending on expertise, may drive the look of assets and/or effects. With input from the FX Supervisor, supervises assigned body of work, provides feedback to artists. -In conjunction with VFX Supervisor and Producer, develops and executes production plan -On occasion and with approval from the VFX Supervisor, may present VFX work to clients, with guidance from the VFX Supervisor. -On occasion, may be required to perform hands-on shot work on show

The youngest of all of the ILM studios, the Mumbai studio leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed over 40 years at Industrial Light & Magic combined with the top artists and technicians in the region. Knowledge and culture flow freely between the company s five studios and the global team contributes tools and workflow allowing for seamless teamwork on all joint projects. As we grow ILM Mumbai, we are seeking an Associate VFX Supervisor to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity. The Associate VFX Supervisor Serves as right hand to VFX Supervisor on assigned show with regards to show leadership, methodology and crewing as well as client management, as needed. Responsible for a body of work on a show such as outsourced work, ILM Singapore, split sequences, etc. Collaborates with the Producer and shows leadership to deliver the show on time and on budget. Responsibilities Pre-Production: -In conjunction with VFX Supervisor and Producer, sets up show including pipeline and methodology decisions, in concert with the DPS. -Works with Producer to assign crew to show and cast crew. -Maintains constant communication with VFX Supervisor on location to understand progress on set and changes that will affect body of work. -May start early shot production, overseeing asset build, look development and/or effects development while principal photography is in progress. -Leads crew when VFX Supervisors is on location. -Serves as key creative in bid meetings. -Develops methodology and approach to show, including how to get work completed efficiently and within show budget; making determinations about where to distribute the work (LDAC/Sing/3PP, etc) -May cover 2nd unit or relieve VFX Supervisor on location Production: -Depending on expertise, may drive the look of assets and/or effects. With input from the FX Supervisor, supervises assigned body of work, provides feedback to artists. -In conjunction with VFX Supervisor and Producer, develops and executes production plan -On occasion and with approval from the VFX Supervisor, may present VFX work to clients, with guidance from the VFX Supervisor. -On occasion, may be required to perform hands-on shot work on show