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About the Role

As a primary technical leader on an animated feature film, you will shape the show’s technical vision in close partnership with creative leadership. You will adapt and evolve the pipeline, tools, and workflows to meet unique creative and technical challenges, ensuring all components meet and exceed production standards. Providing high-level oversight, you will guide and inspire a talented team to solve problems efficiently and deliver at scale, collaborating with peers across the global studio.

Responsibilities

Partner with Director, Co-Director, Production Designer, Art Director, VFX Supervisor, and broader creative leadership
Understand key creative drivers, challenges, standards, and review processes for the production
Translate creative goals, style, and story needs into clear technical direction for the show
Set and own the technical strategy for the production, aligned with creative goals
Guide Associate Technical Supervisors and TDs to focus on relevant problems
Act as the main escalation point for complex cross-departmental issues
Drive pipeline improvements and contribute to a scalable, studio-wide pipeline
Partner with Technical Project Managers, Production, Solutions Engineering Managers, and Associate Technical Supervisors to scope technical needs and timelines
Assess project needs, identify risks, gaps, and inefficiencies, and propose alternative solutions
Ensure development resources and timing are appropriate, and schedules are met
Lead by example and prioritize the work of Associate Technical Supervisors to align TD efforts with show and pipeline goals
Foster a collaborative, respectful culture across production and technology teams
Partner with Artist Management, Production, Technical Talent, and Learning & Development on casting, mentoring, training needs, performance feedback, and hiring for Associate Technical Supervisors and TDs
Proactively communicate technology plans, initiatives, and objectives to productions
Collaborate across teams to promote innovation and knowledge sharing
Build confidence and trust through clear, adaptable communication and exercise sound judgment in decision-making, addressing conflicts early

Requirements

5+ years of supervisory experience in large-scale animated features, animated TV series, and/or VFS feature films
Demonstrated proficiency through past project work and/or reel/portfolio
Proven experience implementing technical solutions to creative problems
Advanced knowledge of rendering workflows and pipeline development across a full animation pipeline
Effective leadership skills
Excellent interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills
Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work across multiple areas while maintaining excellent attention to detail
Demonstrated excellence in problem-solving, balancing quick turnaround needs with long-term quality

Skills

Python or scripting
DCCs (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Mari, Nuke)
Production tracking software (e.g., FlowPT or similar)

Location

Sydney, Australia

Work Type

Hybrid (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office)

Experience Level

5+ years of supervisory experience

Education Level

Degree or related qualification (desirable)

Benefits

Mental/dental/vision plans
Mental health support
Retirement programs
Family-forming benefits
Paid leave of absence programs
Paid time away programs (vacation and sick paid time off)

About the Company

Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful.
Paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusion is a Netflix value, striving to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates.
Accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process available upon request.
Equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams.
Approaches diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully.
Does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.