Given the criticality of this role, it reports directly to the CEO and will work closely with the CIO to ensure that the pipeline strategy perfectly aligns with the studio’s global creative, technical, and business objectives. The position directly manages a diverse team, including a Product Manager / Lead Pipeline TD, as well as a core group of Pipeline TDs and Pipeline Developers.
- POSITION RESPONSIBILITY
- Lead the architecture, implementation, and long-term roadmap of the studio's VFX pipeline, ensuring tools are artist-friendly, scalable, and stable.
- Design and lead change management efforts to ensure that the entire constituency of users across all delivery workflows are enabled and onboard.
- Own the department budget and capacity management, carefully balancing resources between core long-term projects and short-term show support demands.
- Directly manage, mentor, and task a team of Pipeline TDs, Pipeline Developers, and a Product Manager / Lead Pipeline TD to ensure timely software releases.
- Act as a key technical liaison on active shows,



collaborating with VFX Supervisors and creative leadership to resolve bottlenecks and make swift, definitive decisions on pipeline adjustments.
- Champion a strong UX culture within the pipeline team, ensuring that artist-facing tools are intuitive, reduce friction, and minimize manual overhead.
- Evaluate and implement open-source technologies (such as AYON, OpenRV, OpenColorIO, USD) alongside commercial DCCs (Nuke, Maya, Houdini, etc.) to keep the studio's infrastructure up-to-date and competitive. Establish studio-wide software engineering standards, continuous delivery practices (CI/CD), code review loops, and robust data management lifecycle protocols (from show setup and configuration to cleanup and archival).

REQUIRED SKILLS
- The individual should have at least 10-12 years of experience in the VFX arena, with at least 5-7 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity within the pipeline department.
- Strong tech

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