Assistant Technical Director (Freelance) Job at TERRITORY in San Francisco

Assistant Technical Director (Freelance)

London Studio

Who are you

We are looking for a proactive and motivated Assistant Technical Director to join our team! In this role, you’ll help set up and manage show configurations, support client deliveries, and assist with internal workflows. You’ll be working alongside our talented creative leads, artists, and the Pipeline team, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently behind the scenes.

The right person will be someone with great attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving attitude. This position will initially be on a freelance or fixed-term contract for 3 months, with the potential to be extended based on project needs and performance. This role is based at our London Studio and involves a hybrid work schedule with at least 2 days in the office per week.

Who we are

Territory Studio is a creative specialist with a unique approach to motion design, visual effects, and digital experiences. Drawing on deep expertise in narrative design for film, games, and brands, we blend creativity with technology to deliver compelling work that pushes boundaries.

Working across diverse and contrasting briefs, what ties our projects together is a dedication to craft, a passion for storytelling, and a designer’s eye for innovative problem-solving. What sets us apart is our refined design intelligence, near-future expertise, and a team of ambitious, focused, and proactive cross-disciplinary creatives.

With growing studios in London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Vancouver, we work with clients across the entertainment, culture, commercial, and technology sectors. Our success stems from the expertise of our people, and in return, we are committed to putting them first.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Setting up and managing show configurations for ingestion, client deliveries, and internal publishes.
2. Setting up and supporting the colour management pipeline.
3. Investigating artist issues and giving clear technical feedback to the Pipeline team when needed.
4. Helping the Pipeline team with bug fixes and feature requests.
5. Working closely with creative leads and the Pipeline team to identify and solve workflow challenges.
6. Continuously looking for ways to improve processes and make things more efficient.

Skills & Experience:

1. Great attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving attitude.
2. Strong communication skills – you’ll need to be able to explain things clearly.
3. Solid technical computer skills and a good head for numbers.
4. Familiarity with configuration file formats (e.g., Yaml, Json, XML).
5. Familiarity with basic programming concepts – Python is a bonus!
6. Some experience with VFX software like Nuke, Houdini, After Effects, or Illustrator.
7. An understanding of VFX production pipelines and industry best practices.
8. Familiarity with media formats like QuickTime and EXR.
9. Knowledge of colour science and OCIO (OpenColorIO) would be a plus.

Our Commitment to Diversity Territory Studio believes that a diverse workforce makes us a more creative and innovative business.
We are committed to providing a workplace that welcomes and respects all people regardless of gender identity, sex, sexuality, race, religion, background or belief. We aim to encourage and support all our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No individual will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.

If you need any assistance during the application process, please let us know, and we will support you every step of the way.

You must have the right to live & work in the UK.

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