Senior Pipeline TD - Film 2D

About the role

Framestore is seeking a Senior Pipeline Technical Director for its Film 2D division. In this new role you will build a resilient, intelligent VFX pipeline that removes technical friction and lets artists focus on creative delivery. You will work across compositing, paint & roto, editorial and review tools, collaborating with global teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain artist‑friendly Python and PySide tools across 2D workflows.
• Integrate practical machine‑learning solutions to automate complex tasks and accelerate shot delivery.
• Collaborate with compositing supervisors, VFX supervisors and heads of 2D to identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks.
• Maintain and expand core software libraries with clean code, Git version control and clear documentation.
• Support and enhance deep Nuke API integrations, custom gizmos and media processing workflows.

Required profile

• Significant experience in VFX pipeline development with a solid understanding of 2D production workflows.
• Expert Python development skills, focusing on modern design patterns, clean code and standard libraries.
• Strong experience building custom GUI applications using PySide or PyQt.
• Deep experience with the Nuke API, programmatic control and workflow automation.
• Practical experience deploying machine‑learning models directly into production pipelines.
• Solid understanding of open‑source VFX frameworks such as OpenImageIO, OpenColorIO, FFmpeg and OpenRV.
• Strong software‑engineering fundamentals in a Linux environment, including Git, code reviews and testing.
• Approachable communication skills and a user‑centric mindset when building tools for artists.

Required skills

• Python
• PySide / PyQt
• Nuke API
• Machine‑learning model deployment
• OpenImageIO
• OpenColorIO
• FFmpeg
• OpenRV
• Linux
• Git