Pipeline Technical Director - ILM

Pipeline Technical Director I - ILM London

Job :
Location: London, United Kingdom
Business: Industrial Light & Magic
Date posted: Feb. 26, 2026

The Pipeline Technical Director is responsible for developing and maintaining the VFX production pipeline, and ensuring it is running smoothly and efficiently. The Pipeline Technical Director will be active in both development projects and artist support.

• Partner with artists and productions to develop efficient workflows and assisting tools
• Create and update tools to accommodate shows’ needs
• Troubleshoot pipeline issues across all disciplines
• Providing support to local productions to keep the pipeline running smoothly
• Advise/assist other engineers with maintenance and bug fixing of existing tools

• Knowledge of python programming and the Linux environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, “can-do” attitude with balance: must not be afraid to ask for help when getting outside experience base or comfort zone
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• An effective time manager: must be able to prioritize a multitude of requests and not be afraid to ask for help if the path isn’t clear.
• An agile, flexible and quick thinker: this is an energetic, dynamic environment requiring an ability to adapt to rapidly changing requirements.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on‑site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. 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.

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments:
Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

ILM (UK) Ltd. 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.