Territory Studio is a creative specialist with a unique approach to motion design, visual effects and digital experiences. Drawing on deep expertise of narrative design for film, games and brands, we blend creative with technology to create compelling content.
Working across diverse briefs, what ties our work together is a love of craft and creative, a passion for story and a designer’s eye for problem-solving. What sets us apart is a uniquely refined design intelligence, near future expertise and a team of ambitious, focused and proactive cross discipline creatives.
Attracting talent from around the world, we have growing studios in London and San Francisco. Some of our most recent work includes No Time To Die, The Batman, Dune, Swan Song and Invasion.
Other specialist projects have been Ready Player One, Bladerunner, Mank, Ghost in the Shell, Marvel's Spider-man (Miles Morales) and so much more! Please take a look at our website for a much more in-depth view of the creative projects we have worked on.
Come and join an incredible team of collaborative, creative innovators and work with some of the best people from around the world, on possibly some of the most exciting projects that span across UI, Film, TV, Technology, Commercial, Games, VR, Experimental and Broadcast.
The Role
The VFX Pipeline Technical Director is responsible for writing, setting up and maintaining Shotgrid workflow tools for use on high-end visual effects and animation projects. They will work within the global pipeline team, supporting a broad range of live-action and computer generated projects with a variety of digital content including commercials, brand work, episodic, immersive and features.
- ROLE: Freelance VFX Pipeline Technical Director
- REPORTS TO: Creative Director
- LOCATION: Remote
- CONTRACT: Freelance
Job Description
- Work with artists and producers to identify workflows in need of software support and design tools to support those workflows
- Maintain and grow the existing software pipeline while ensuring stability on running projects
- Work with artists and producers to figure out the appropriate tools that a given project needs. Projects at Territory Studio can cover on-set graphics, brand, experiential and post production VFX. The Pipeline TD should understand what parts of the pipeline are needed by each project.
- Configure the color and delivery pipeline according to client
Key Skills & Experience
- Experience in a VFX or Post Production Facility in a similar role
- Experience with Python and Nuke scripting
- Experience with ShotGrid and ShotGrid Toolkit is necessary
- Experience with Deadline render management and cloud based production tools including AWS rendering and virtual workstations
- Knowledge of Nuke, Maya, Cinema4d and After Effects is desirable
- An understanding of video and image formats and standards
- Experience with OCIO and an ACES color pipeline
- Experience in Javascript and Node.js is desirable
- Experience with Python UI design with QT based frameworks. Experience writing plugins and scripts in Adobe's Extendscript is desirable
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills delivery specifications
- Maintain internal documentation and educate artists on tools and workflows
YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE US
Territory Studio Inc. believes that a diverse workforce makes us a more creative and innovative business. We are committed to providing a workplace that welcomes and respects all people regardless of gender identity, sex, sexuality, disability, race, religion, background or belief. We welcome applications from people who are under-represented in our sector.
The Company requires that all individuals working onsite in the US, subject to certain limited exceptions, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations regarding this requirement.