Pipeline 2D Technical Director, Animation Studio at Dream Games (London, United Kingdom)
Dream Games· London, United Kingdom·
Role details
Job description
We are looking for an experienced Pipeline 2D Technical Director to join our growing animation studio in London. In this role, you will bring your smart technical solutions to our creative teams, working with editorial, production and artists to bring their pixels to the big screen.
At Dream Games, all team members have a genuine chance to contribute to the final product and have an impact on the company. If you want to be part of a fast-growing company, you might be the person we are looking for!
Responsibilities
- Functioning as the primary technical resource for image and 2D pipeline questions across the animation studio
- Supporting the edit and story team with ingesting panels, exporting, and tracking work
- Managing playlists and cuts for the animation team and vendors
- Integrating and improving third party review tools to create an open and accessible review experience across the animation studio
- Configuring burnins, slates and HUDs to support transcoding and automation
- Supporting colour workflows, including configuring OCIO
- Proposing and implementing new workflows or tools, including AI, to continuously improve creative output
- Representing the story & editorial team on workflow decisions and cross-departmental technical challenges
- Helping artists, editorial, and production with workflow and technical questions
- Contributing to our mission of delivering world-class animation content
Requirements
- Deep understanding of image manipulation and data orchestration for VFX and/or feature animation, with proven production experience
- Strong command of core editorial tools (Avid, openRV) and exchange formats (AAF, XML, and OTIO)
- Skilled in Python and Qt
- Knowledge of production management tools
- Understanding of OCIO and colour pipelines
- Experience with FLIX, C++, or AI for image processing is a plus
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines
- Experience working with internal teams and external vendors
- Appreciation and understanding of teamwork
- Passion for storytelling, animation, and games
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Why work at Dream Games
- Culture: Emphasis on creativity, ownership, and cross-team collaboration. Employees have the opportunity to contribute to the final product from concept to launch.
- Work Policy: On-site roles based in Istanbul (and London for select positions); flexible office setup with multiple locations in Istanbul.
- Notable Perks:
- Competitive compensation (rated 4.2/5 for compensation on employer review sites)
- Hands-on internship programs that contribute to real game features
- Annual “Career Days” events for new graduates to enter the industry
- On-site amenities include an executive chef (as listed in open positions)
- Engineering Culture: Strong use of modern tools (Unity, Python, Kubernetes, Go, React); involvement in the full development lifecycle; active learning through hackathons and internal knowledge sharing.
- Headcount Growth: Rapidly expanding team (+33% YoY) provides fast career progression and a dynamic work environment.