Technical Director, AI Services (AI)

TL;DR

Technical Director, AI Services (AI/VFX): Driving the technical vision and roadmap for end-to-end 3D, VFX, and XR productions with an accent on Gen-AI hybrid pipelines and real-time workflows. Focus on designing scalable studio pipelines, integrating 3D capture technologies, and optimizing performance for high-volume media delivery.

Location: Must be based in the US (New York City, California, or Washington). Hybrid options available in NY, remote available in CA and WA.

Salary: $155,000 – $175,000 per year

Company

hirify.global Studios provides high-end live-action, 3D, and immersive production services, integrating AI-supported tools and real-time engines for film, television, and commercials.

What you will do

• Define and drive the technical vision and roadmap for 3D/VFX/XR workflows to ensure scalability and alignment with business priorities.
• Establish standards and governance for the use of 3D and Unreal assets in Pre-Viz, CG/VFX, and Virtual Production.
• Direct internal and external development teams to design and build new features and prototypes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine specifications for high-volume media and associated metadata deliveries.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement mitigating strategies for end-to-end production pipelines.

Requirements

• Must be based in New York, California, or Washington.
• 8+ years of experience in technical roles focusing on Post/3D/VFX pipelines in an enterprise or commercial studio setting.
• Strong proficiency in Python, REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, and Unreal Engine.
• Expert knowledge of 3D DCC tools (e.g., Maya, Blender, Houdini) and the Nuke family of tools.
• Direct experience with 3D capture technologies including Photogrammetry, NeRF, and Gaussian Splatting.
• Proven experience in AAA game development or feature film CG/VFX workflows.

Nice to have

• Experience with visual optimization, profiling, and diagnostic tools.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop, Zbrush/Mudbox, and Substance Designer/Painter.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexibility to work between home and office.
• Generous and competitive benefits package including health, wellness, and financial perks.
• Opportunity to directly impact the evolution of the company's core business.
• Inclusive culture emphasizing diversity and equal opportunity for growth.