Senior Katana Technical Director (TD) - 6 Month Contract

Company Description

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation studio located in Paris, Montreal and Bangalore offering end-to-end animation services for feature and episodic. In over a decade, Mikros Animation has contributed to 17 feature-length animated films and numerous high-quality episodic shows for the world’s best-known animation studios such as Paramount, Netflix and DreamWorks. It has also produced hundreds of hours of programming, broadcast by notable channels including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and TF1, with their content airing and streaming in over 180 countries. Their portfolio includes blockbuster hits like PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, Star Trek: Prodigy, Orion and the Dark, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

In 2025, Mikros Animation joined the Rodeo FX group, the creative company notably behind the visual effects of The Rings of Power, Stranger Things and Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the TD Supervisor, Technical Directors (TDs) participate in the design, development, optimization, and maintenance of the production pipeline and tools.

Responsabilités:

• Collaborate with Department Supervisors and the Animation Director to create tools and optimizations;
• Integrate services or tools into the pipeline by writing PYTHON and/or C++ plugins and extensions to support and improve crowd performance;
• Write documentation for the tools and code developed;
• Respect the production schedule and quotas communicated by the Coordination team and the Supervisor;
• Execute requested corrections with analytical thinking;
• Work with the Supervisor to ensure the integration and maintenance of configurations;
• Maintain good team harmony and dynamic.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python development.
• Strong knowledge of Katana required;
• Previous experience as a TD on animated feature films, animated television series, and/or VFX feature films;
• Ability to organize work effectively, prioritize requests from artists, and meet expected production deadlines;
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, including technical English;
• Ability to adapt technical and artistic communication depending on the audience;
• Ability to work collaboratively and share knowledge with the team.

Nice-to-have skills

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies;
• C++ programming experience.
• Knowledge of Maya is an asset

Additional Information

• Contract length around 6 months.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Mikros Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful work environment where every person is welcomed, considered and evaluated based on their skills, experience and potential.

We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination, where employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, family status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Each member of our team brings a unique perspective that enriches our creativity, broadens our thinking and contributes to the quality of the stories we bring to the screen.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

Mikros Animation may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, including interview transcription or preliminary candidate application analysis. These tools may be operated by third-party providers, and certain data may be processed outside of Quebec.

These tools never replace human decision-making: all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

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