Pipeline TD

Join Our Team as a at Foster + Partners

About the Role:

Join one of the world s leading design studios where architecture, visualisation, and innovation converge to shape the future from Earth to space.

At Foster + Partners, we don t just design buildings we visualise entire worlds. Our Visualisation and Film team is a creative hub producing high-end stills, animation, motion design, real-time content, and films that support a broad spectrum of visionary projects.

We re expanding and looking for a Pipeline TD who thrives in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments and wants to contribute to redefining the built world.

What You ll Do:

• Be part of a highly creative team of experienced CG artists across film, real-time, and motion design
• Design and implement a full VFX pipeline roadmap from the groundup.
• Integrate off-the-shelf solutions and build custom tools for a tailored production pipeline.
• Automate workflows, streamline processes, and remove bottlenecks to enhance productivity.
• Provide support and training for artists using your tools and solutions.
• Work closely with sub-teams to understand unique workflows and build solutions to support them.
• Maintain documentation and standards for visualisation processes and assets.
• Collaborate with our in-house IT team to align technical efforts.
• Stay ahead of industry trends to keep our workflows scalable and future-ready.
• Interact with architects and specialists, often handling sensitive information with discretion

What You ll Need:

• Experience as a Pipeline TD in VFX, animation, or related industries.
• Advanced knowledge of Python and strong debugging skills.
• Proven experience developing tools for 3DS Max, Houdini, Unreal Engine, Nuke, C4D, etc.
• Experience with rendering tools such as V-Ray, Corona, Arnold, or Octane.
• Understanding of DCC integrations, shot/farm management, and pipeline architecture.
• Experience with build systems, source control, and scene formats like USD.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise, manage time, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Comfortable managing confidential project information with professionalism.

Benefits include 25 days holiday, pension, annual bonus and much more!