Job Description

About the Company

88 Pictures offers end-to-end solutions in visual imagery and content production for Feature Films, Direct to Home DVDs, TV Series and new age Digital Content platforms. We take pride in our association with some of the best studios in the world.

For our audiences, we present an array of captivating characters, stories and glimpses of mesmerizing Worlds. A promise of unforgettable experience. We stand for our unwavering focus on creativity, cutting-edge technology and commitment to innovation. Clubbing these with our wagon of world-class talent pool, we are all geared up to woo the audiences and clients alike.

At 88 Pictures, we believe in the power of collaborative creative efforts within the talent pool. Our constant endeavor is to channel the brilliance of each team member into suitable spheres of performance.

Our Culture

We are an eclectic mix of the highly creative talent pool, high-energy environment, and cutting-edge infrastructure. Our dedication towards providing the best work environment is reflected in our initiatives towards getting best projects, skill training and wellbeing of employees. We believe our work reflects all the creativity, positivity and fun our artists and technicians have in the studio environment. We value and take pride in our culture and the recruit needs to be a strong cultural fit.

Website : www.88.pictures

Job Title:

Specialist - Systems Engineering

Location:

Mumbai

Department:

Information Technology / Engineering

Experience Level:

10+ Years in Systems/Infrastructure, preferably in Animation, VFX, or Gaming

About the Role:

We are looking for an accomplished and visionary

Specialist of Systems Engineering

to lead the design, scaling, and management of our studio's technical infrastructure. This role is critical to the seamless operation of high-performance computing environments that support complex animation pipelines, render workflows, asset management, and cross-site collaboration. You'll lead a team of engineers while remaining hands-on with strategic technical initiatives and architectural planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

Define and execute long-term systems architecture strategy aligned with studio growth and creative needs. Partner with Heads of Production Technology, Production, and Creative to ensure system design supports evolving workflow demands. Establish and manage departmental hardware/software lifecycle plans, and capital expenditures.

Infrastructure & Operations

Architect and manage scalable, redundant, high-performance infrastructure: render farms, asset servers, storage, and networking. Design and architect hybrid workflows (e.g., On-prem/Cloud). Drive automation of deployment, monitoring, and configuration management.

Team & Project Management

Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of Systems Engineers and IT specialists. Manage prioritization and resourcing of technical support for production teams across departments and time zones. Ensure 24/7 uptime and proactive incident response for critical systems environments.

Security & Compliance

Oversee cybersecurity practices, access control, and intellectual property protection. Implement studio-wide backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate with Production Technology, R&D, and Production to ensure infrastructure supports development and creative delivery timelines. Provide input into software licensing for core tech tools and platforms.

Required Skills & Experience:

10+ years

of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure roles, with

5+ years

in a leadership or departmental head position. Proven success designing and scaling

production networks, storage systems, distributed systems

for animation/VFX studios. Deep hands-on knowledge of Linux-based systems and scripting. Expertise with production software stack and license server management. Experience with cloud-native architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and hybrid workflows. Strong understanding of high-throughput storage and media asset pipelines. Excellent communication, team leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting animation feature films or episodic production environments. Familiarity with global studio or multi-site infrastructure scaling.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person