Technical Director - ShotGrid/FPT

Why join Swaybox Studios?

At Swaybox Studios is rewriting the rulebook of visual storytelling. As we collaborate with DC Studios/Warner Bros Pictures Animation and Matt Reeves’ 6th and Idaho on a revolutionary new project, you’ll play a vital role in coordinating the artistry and logistics that bring bold visions to life. This is your chance to help lead a production that’s equal parts innovative and unforgettable.

Job Summary:

Swaybox Studios is seeking a highly organized and technically skilled Technical Director - ShotGrid / Flow Production Tracking to lead the setup, implementation, and maintenance of our production tracking infrastructure across the life of a show. This role is pivotal in ensuring real-time, accurate visibility into assets, shots, sequences, and tasks—keeping the studio’s hybrid workflows moving efficiently and collaboratively.

You’ll be responsible for building our ShotGrid or FPT tracking system from the ground up, based on input from the Show Producers, VFX Supervisors, and department leads. Once in place, you’ll support teams across production, technical, and artistic departments to keep schedules aligned, tasks accounted for, and data clean and actionable. If you thrive at the intersection of data, design, and daily production needs—this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain ShotGrid / Flow Production Tracking systems from scratch for each project, including all required modules (assets, shots, sequences, tasks, bids, etc.).
• Work closely with department leads and production management to provide insight and recommendations about ShotGrid best practices and optimized workflows.
• Create customized pages, dashboards, filters, and workflows tailored to the specific needs of supervisors, artists, and production coordinators.
• Import and maintain essential data: assets, bids, sheets, milestones, and delivery statuses.
• Work closely with other TDs to ensure any new workflows, tools, configuration changes, or other modifications for Production and Post production to integrate seamlessly with ShotGrid.
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and training to artists and team members using the ShotGrid/FPT system. Write and maintain tool and workflow documentation and training.
• Create integrations for third-party software, proprietary tools, and applications.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of ShotGrid/FPT scripting (Python API) 
• Experience building Shotgrid/FPT from the ground up in a production environment.
• Experience building tools and working with DCCs (Maya, Nuke, Photoshop, RV, Git)
• Comfortable developing a pipeline that's integrated with Windows and MacOS
• Strong working knowledge of VFX and animation production pipelines, from asset builds to final shots.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
• Comfortable navigating and maintaining complex databases, spreadsheets, and version-controlled production systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate creative goals into actionable technical structures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting hybrid pipelines, including CG, animation, puppetry, or compositing-heavy projects.
• Ability to adapt tracking tools to suit proprietary workflows or emerging technologies.
• Knowledge of general production scheduling concepts and budgeting workflows is a plus.

At Swaybox Studios, we believe that great storytelling comes from diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, talents, and identities.

We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Swaybox Studios also complies with applicable Louisiana laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are dedicated to fostering a creative, inclusive, and respectful environment for all.