Associate Technical Supervisor

Job Overview

Netflix Animation Studios seeks an Associate Technical Supervisor to support the technical vision for an animated feature film. The role works closely with the Technical Supervisor, Solutions Engineering, and creative leadership to shape and evolve pipeline tools, workflows, and technical support for the Production Pipeline. This position is based in Vancouver, British Columbia and requires a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

• Technical Responsibilities
  • Understand the film’s visual goals and design tools, workflows, and procedures that enable artists to achieve them.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimize production workflows, providing practical solutions to visual and technical problems through existing tools or new tool development.
  • Safeguard artist productivity by testing and validating new tools and pipeline changes, tracking and resolving issues in partnership with Technical Supervisors, Solutions Engineering, and R&D.
  • Contribute to building and improving the show and studio-wide pipeline, ensuring efficient collaboration across departments and supporting broader technical objectives.
• Bidding & Scheduling
  • Track and manage development initiatives for the show, monitoring estimates, scope, and deadlines, and adjusting plans as needed to keep work on track.
  • Partner with the Technical Supervisor to prioritize and resolve top support issues, coordinating cross-departmental testing to move high-priority fixes quickly.
  • Organize technical work by breaking down projects into manageable parts, aligning fortnightly support allocation, and communicating production and technical information to TDs and Program Managers.
  • Collaborate with the Technical Supervisor and Solutions Engineering Manager to prepare estimates, pitches, and plans for show-specific technical work.
• Talent & Performance Management
  • Provide day-to-day technical guidance to TDs, escalating issues through appropriate channels when needed.
  • Mentor and develop TDs, support onboarding of new team members, and partner with Technology Talent Management and Solutions Engineering managers to grow skills.
  • Identify and address team management issues early, working with Tech Talent Management to implement constructive solutions.
  • Foster collaboration across work groups, driving efficiency, optimization, and innovative ways of working.
• Communication, Collaboration & Relationship Development
  • Communicate clearly and concisely on technical topics, including project status, requirements, problems, and rollout plans both verbally and in writing.
  • Collaborate with Program Managers on scheduling and planning show-based initiatives, providing accurate status and expectations.
  • Adjust communication style to the audience, explaining complex issues in accessible language for artists and production, and delving deeper with developers and supervisors.
  • Present to small teams (tool demos, pipeline processes, support dashboards) and produce clear documentation such as specs, tickets, and status updates.

• 5+ years of proven pipeline TD experience in animated features, animated TV series, and/or VFX feature films, with a demonstrated record of leadership in feature animation or VFX.
• Strong technical foundation, including solid Python skills (plus PyQt or an alternative GUI toolkit) and familiarity with data flow/metadata/publishing concepts.
• Experience reviewing code and troubleshooting issues; basic C++ and USD knowledge are a plus.
• Deep understanding of traditional production workflows, tools, and techniques, and experience with relevant DCCs and production tracking systems such as Shot Grid (Flow Production Tracking) or similar.
• Experience with modern software development and collaboration practices—git/Git Hub, code reviews, Agile, and issue tracking tools such as Jira.
• Demonstrated ability in problem‑solving, conflict resolution, risk awareness, and adaptability to evolving project requirements and dynamic team interactions.
• Degree in Animation, Film, Computer Science, Design, Engineering, Math, or Physics, or equivalent professional experience in animation/VFX.

The role offers a compensation range of typically $160,000 to $200,000 CAD. NAS benefits may include mental, dental, and vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence, and paid vacation and sick time. The position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days a week in the office.

Netflix is an equal-opportunity employer and a champion of diversity. All applicants are welcomed regardless of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.