Pipeline TD Manager

About ILM

Founded by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, with studios located in San Francisco, Vancouver, London, Sydney and now, Mumbai. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema. You can see some of our current projects here.

Your role?

As the Pipeline TD Manager, you are responsible for promoting, enhancing and developing the careers of the Sydney Pipeline TD team by working with Show leadership and the local Lead Pipeline TD to ensure the Shows are fully supported and everyone has a path to technical growth. The primary focus is ensuring team efficiency and skills growth.

What will you be doing?

Team Management

• Directly manage the Sydney Pipeline TDs, including performance evaluations, career development, and compensation considerations.

• Collaborate with the Technical Lead of the PipeTD team and PE Manager to provide guidance, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback to team members.

• Use your own technical background to guide each team member towards the next step in their career.

• Analyse and optimise existing team workflows and processes, and explore new methodologies to enhance team efficiency and outcomes.

• Organise team meetings and facilitate team-building activities.

Partner with the Technical Lead to

• Identify and support the professional development goals of the Pipeline TD team.

• Assess skill gaps within the team and implement appropriate training or solutions.

• Maintain awareness of Show assignments and provide rationale to leadership as necessary.

• Support the implementation of technical processes, dashboards, communication channels etc. and in identifying the Show’s evolving needs.

Collaboration

• Liaise with CG and Comp Supes, Production Managers, and Producers to gather feedback on the team’s performance.

• Communicate with the Production Technical Co-ordinator concerning production requirements and escalation support.

• Work with global Pipe TD Managers and Supervisors to ensure a consistent approach whilst solving Sydney Studios unique challenges.

• Publicise and recognise team achievements within the Sydney studio and the broader organisation.

• Address billing inquiries and resolve issues in collaboration with Production Managers and Finance.

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

• Bachelor’s degree 

• Experience managing a technical team and stakeholders

• At least 5 years’ experience in a VFX company for film, commercials or television

• Great communication skills to coordinate interdepartmental, sometimes cross facility, needs and schedules

• Decent understanding of the VFX pipeline workflow preferred

JoinILM

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.