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Location: London, UK (Hybrid or Fully Remote within the UK), unfortunately we cannot support VISA + relocation for this role.
The multi-Oscar-winning creative Film & Episodic Studio at Framestore has worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.
Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.
About the role
This is a new role within our team. As a Senior Pipeline Technical Director for Film 2D, you'll play a central role in building a resilient, intelligent VFX pipeline that removes technical friction and keeps our artists focused on creative delivery. You'll focus on supporting and enhancing production workflows across our 2D division, covering Compositing, Paint & Roto, Editorial, and Review Tools.
From building robust Python tools to pioneering practical machine learning integrations (such as Switchlight, SAM3, and ComfyUI workflows), you'll help automate complex tasks and streamline shot delivery. Working closely with artist supervisors, heads of department, and our global pipeline team across London, Montreal, Melbourne, and Mumbai, you'll combine strong software engineering practices with a grounded, production-focused approach.
What you’ll do
Develop, test, and maintain artist-friendly Python and PySide tools across our 2D workflows.
Integrate practical machine learning solutions into our active pipeline to automate complex tasks and accelerate shot delivery.
Collaborate closely with Compositing Supervisors, VFX Supervisors, and Heads of 2D to proactively identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks.
Maintain and expand core software libraries, ensuring clean code, Git version control, and clear documentation.
Support and enhance deep Nuke API integrations, custom gizmos, and media processing workflows.
Offer technical guidance, share best practices, and mentor junior team members across our global department.
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