Creative Heads, Inc. is hiring: Head of Studio Pipeline and Technology in Richar

Brazen Animation is an AUDACIOUS GATHERING OF innovators, developers, artists, and creators. We are here to tell transcendent stories and narratives that endure for ages. Through our cutting-edge technology, bold visuals, and character-driven stories, we set ourselves apart as we strive to be UNIQUE, PURPOSE DRIVEN, AND UNABASHEDLY BRAZEN.

Our company exists to push the limits of animation and gaming, redefine creativity, tell redemptive stories, and encourage people to pursue greatness. Put simply, we want everyone to BE BRAZEN!

Job Summary:

The Head of Studio Pipeline & Technology will be a visionary leader responsible for defining, architecting, and executing the technology strategy that drives the studio’s creative ambitions. As the architect and leader of the entire technical animation pipeline, you will ensure the seamless integration of technology and artistry across all production stages, optimizing workflows and driving innovation.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will blend technical expertise with creative foresight to enable world-class animation production. You will manage a cross-functional team of internal and external animation pipeline technologists and collaborate with internal and external artists, directors, and executives to deliver technical solutions that elevate our and our outsource partner studios’ capabilities.

In this role, you will leverage your strategic thinking, big-picture vision, and passion for innovation to shape and advance the studio’s technology initiatives. You will be a forward-thinker, always balancing technical excellence with creative flexibility, and a natural leader who can inspire and empower your team to push the boundaries of animation production.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop and execute a bold, future-focused pipeline technology roadmap that aligns with the studio’s creative goals and business objectives.
2. Drive innovation in animation tools, pipelines, and infrastructure to enable new forms of storytelling in various mediums, including games.
3. Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, cloud rendering, and other advances in animation and game production.
4. Lead and mentor a high-performance pipeline technology team (both internally and externally), fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
5. Build strong relationships with internal and outsource partner studio leadership, providing technical insights to inform key decision-making.
6. Foster an environment of continuous learning and development, ensuring your team (both internally and externally) is equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel.
7. Work closely with creative leaders, directors, developers, artists, producers, and outsource partner studios to ensure that pipeline technology solutions enable and enhance creative vision.
8. Serve as a bridge between technical and creative teams, translating technical jargon into clear and actionable insights that support artistic goals.
9. Promote a culture of creative experimentation, enabling teams to explore and push the boundaries of animation and game technology.
10. Manage all technology budgets and resources effectively, ensuring the timely delivery of projects within scope and financial constraints.
11. Prioritize technology investments to align with the studio’s most critical objectives and creative milestones.
12. Lead and oversee the design of scalable, efficient, and secure technology infrastructure that aligns with the studio’s needs from development and pre-production through post-production and final delivery.
13. Oversee the integration of creative and technical workflows, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments.
14. Monitor and guide the optimization of the studio’s IT systems to ensure peak performance, flexibility, and readiness for future growth.
15. Evaluate and oversee the implementation and maintenance of industry IT cybersecurity standards and robust disaster recovery plans to safeguard studio operations.
16. Direct and manage the IT team to provide timely and efficient technical support to all studio team members, ensuring high satisfaction and minimal downtime.
17. Develop, implement, and enforce IT policies and procedures that ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices, while fostering a secure and efficient work environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS

We are looking for a highly motivated, visionary technologist with the following attributes:

1. Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the big picture and understand how technology can drive creative excellence and business success.
2. Innovative Leader: Passionate about cutting-edge technologies and their application in animation, games, and entertainment.
3. Architectural Expertise: Deep understanding of systems architecture, including IT, cloud technologies, rendering pipelines, and high-performance computing.
4. Creative Collaboration: A natural bridge between technology and creativity, you communicate clearly with both technical and creative teams.
5. Results-Oriented: Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale technical projects in a complex, fast-paced environment.
6. Inspiring Mentor: A leader who inspires, mentors, and develops technical talent.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
2. 8+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with a focus on animation, gaming, or creative industries.
3. Expertise in animation and gaming production pipelines, 3D rendering technologies, real-time technologies, and related creative software (e.g., Maya, Houdini, Unreal Engine).
4. Strong understanding of software development, IT, cloud computing, distributed systems, and high-performance computing solutions.
5. Foundational knowledge of IT hardware system infrastructure and dependencies.
6. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
7. Global production experience preferred.

At Brazen, we believe in fostering a culture built on Innovation, where our team members are empowered to think creatively and push boundaries. We seek individuals who embody Boldness, fearlessly tackling challenges and driving impactful change. Class is at the heart of everything we do, as we strive for excellence in both our work and interactions. Collaboration is key to our success, and we value candidates who thrive in a team environment. We admire Grit – the relentless determination to persevere through obstacles and deliver exceptional results. Our perfect candidate embodies these core values, fueling our mission to deliver stories with meaning and purpose.

This job description is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Please be prepared to provide references.

• Primary Job Duty: Leadership and Team Development, Technology Strategy and Vision
• Secondary Job Duties: Pipeline / Scheduling / Asset Management, Software development, Managing Outsourcing Partnerships
• Other Job Duties: Budget and Resource Management, Systems Architecture & Integration, Build Relationships, Secure technology
• Primary Software: Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Applications (Katana/Houdini/Nuke/Unreal)
• Secondary Software: Premiere, MAYA, Cloud Services
• Other Software: Python, After Effects, C++, ToonBoom Harmony