Associate Technical Director, Animation (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Associate Technical Director, Animation (Gamedev): Develop, optimize, and evolve production pipelines for animation workflows with an accent on pipeline tools, data quality, and technical execution. Focus on prototyping technical solutions, debugging issues, maintaining documentation, and training teams on best practices.

Location: Office-based in Montreal, Canada or Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Company

Global leader in gaming creating original experiences like Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Just Dance.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain pipeline tools to improve workflow efficiency and production quality.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and technical teams to identify needs and propose solutions.
• Research, prototype, and benchmark technical solutions aligned with production requirements.
• Support optimization, debugging, and follow-up on technical issues.
• Write and maintain technical documentation, define shared nomenclature, and train users.
• Validate production data and assist with technical problem-solving, escalating risks as needed.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with DCC tools such as MotionBuilder, Maya, Houdini, or 3DS Max.
• Practical understanding of API workflows.
• Proficiency in Python and visual scripting; C# or C++ as asset.
• Experience with ShotGrid or similar production management tools.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical topics to non-technical partners.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Open Shading Language and shader development.
• Collaborative mindset focused on pipeline development and problem-solving.