Director / Head of Training

The Director of training will manage all aspects of training within DreamWorks Dedicated Unit, Technicolor India.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Partner with DDU Department Heads and DWA Training Team to determine and consolidate training needs


• Develop a pedagogical design for training


• Manage and oversee New Hire Curriculum, Continuing Education, Special Projects Training, and Operational Skills Training


• Allocate resources between instruction, documentation, and tutorial building


• Develop budgets for approval


• Manage allocated budget and approve local expenses - write reports and  keep records


• Develop and manage workflow processes and staff. 


• Partner with Production to determine appropriate trainers per department


• Manage documentation, publishing, and delivery


• Manage studio library


• Develop and administer DDU’s Internship Program (a six-month immersive, discipline-specific apprenticeship) for compliance with DWA standards and in alignment with the needs of DDU.


• Conduct hands-on technical /artistic development classes.


• Plan/Coordinate educational programs with local institutions to conduct technical and artistic courses.

Managerial / Leadership responsibilities:

• Leverage resources for maximum effect


• Understand the needs of Client Group and instill the customer service value amongst team


• Create the Educational Environment/Philosophy/Culture


• Mentor and assess trainers


• Develop evaluation process to measure success


• Promote and market the value of Training

Requirements (Experience/Education):

• Master’s degree in computer science, computer graphics, art or equivalent (preferred)


• Experience working with 2D/3D production packages, eg. Maya, Houdini and Photoshop


• Programming with special emphasis on Python, C++ (preferred)


• Practical knowledge of human behavior


• Strong presentation skills


• Understanding of Mass Communications, Marketing, and Cognitive Sciences


• Strong Software background with experience in the software development process


• Proven ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical clients


• Expert systems experience is preferred


• Prior experience in the field of training and development and / or as a class room instructor (preferred)


• Excellent organization and execution skills


• Experience of leading and managing teams


• A detailed understanding of Animation production process with experience working on Features


• Experience working in Lighting/FX departments in proprietary work (Pipeline & Tools) environment (preferred)