Assistant Technical Director (Animation Pipeline)

TL;DR

Assistant Technical Director (Animation Pipeline): Executing strict data transfer protocols for 3D animated productions with an accent on data validation and render-ready assets. Focus on intercepting broken shots, monitoring render queues, and bridging the gap between Assets, Animation, CFX, and Lighting.

Location: Must be based in Hungary (for employment) or within ±2h of Budapest (CET) (for freelance). Hybrid setup requires onsite presence at least once a week.

Company

World-renowned animation studio creating high-impact trailers and cinematics for games, films, and commercials.

What you will do

• Audit and verify data at departmental handoffs to ensure render-ready assets reach Lighting.
• Identify upstream data errors and escalate recurring issues to trigger training interventions.
• Execute manual Quality Check (QC) protocols on high-volume shot output.
• Monitor render farm queues, troubleshoot failures, and optimize node allocation.
• Log precise, actionable defect tickets for pipeline bugs.

Requirements

• Experience in data validation and auditing within a CG/VFX pipeline.
• Must be based in Hungary (for employment) or within ±2h of Budapest (CET) (for freelance).
• Ability to follow strict pipeline standards and protocols without deviation.
• Precise and factual communication skills for logging technical error reports.

Nice to have

• Ability to direct and develop a team of technical specialists.
• Experience making architectural decisions and distinguishing temporary fixes from permanent solutions.
• Capable of presenting technical roadmaps to producers and executives.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects (e.g., Netflix, Call of Duty, Amazon).
• Inspiring professional environment with world-class productions.
• Supportive, open-minded team culture.
• Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid in Budapest or Remote within European time zones.