We have a very exciting and rare opportunity for a talented individual to join our experienced team.

We are looking for a Technical Director to work in our busy team. Previous experience in animation is essential; The ideal candidate would come into this role with a thorough understanding of basic animation pipelines and workflow.
The role is offered on a permanent, in-house, full-time contract basis with an immediate start. The Technical Director will report to our in-house Company Executives.
We produce content across a range of animation styles with a well-established CG unit and emerging 2D team. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, organised, able to use their initiative and generally make themselves indispensable in this fast-paced and rewarding environment.

The ideal candidate's skillset will include:

• 3 years of tool programming experience.
• 3 years of experience with Animation Pipeline
• Experience with Shotgun (web & toolkit)
• Experience with Maya, MEL and Python
You will also be able to:
• Provide support and development of tools and procedures to extend and enhance pipeline.
• Propose, design, implement, test, and support extensions to existing pipelines.
• Assist animators and artists with troubleshooting of shots. Issues may include finding solutions for fur, clothing, particle effects, animation, and rendering.
• Support and work with multiple departments, including Modelling, Animation, Lighting, FX, and Research and Development.
• Ensure software development follows studio policies and guidelines.
The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and be an adept problem solver with the ability to:
• Be able to work alone and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadlines.
• Must possess good problem-solving skills in a fast-paced working environment.
• Have an excellent eye for detail, with great attention to quality and finish.
• Have good time management skills, with efficient development processes and techniques, with the ability to apply said techniques to effectively fulfil schedules and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical individuals.


If you fit this description we'd love to hear from you, please send across you showreel, and a copy of your CV with a suitable cover letter

*Please note candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and be able to work in-house at our main studio located in central Bath.
If your application does not fulfil the specified criteria, it will be disregarded. NO TIMEWASTERS.