Overview

WildBrain is looking for a CG Supervisor to join our team!

In this role, you will ensure the production has a consistent quality and style as well as ensure the project is of the highest quality possible within the parameters of the production schedule and budget.

What You’ll Do:

  • Establish the technical direction and technical foundation to meet artistic, budget and schedule parameters
  • Collaborate with series directors, pipeline supervisor, modeling supervisor, VFX supervisor, team leads and other key members of the leadership team to develop a strong and flexible CG pipeline
  • Keep a critical eye for creativity, continuity issues between shots, quality control, and technical errors and artifacts
  • Facilitate and maintain open communication with Producer and Series Director
  • Facilitate and develop consensus between technology, artists and production management
  • Identify, research, recommend and implement new techniques into studio tools, adding value to work produced
  • Oversee and forecast render and storage requirements for assigned projects
  • Find a balance between creative needs and technical resources available
  • Ensure that all production deadlines are met while producing work at a quality level in keeping with production requirements
  • Actively participate in production-related meetings by offering thoughts and ideas
  • Anticipate, communicate, and troubleshoot any creative or technical issues with assistance from key stakeholders
  • Recommend any crew training needs to studio CG supervisor
  • Train the team on an ongoing basis both technically and creatively
  • Assist with documenting processes within show Wiki
  • Communicate expectations to team while balancing creative desires with the requirements of production
  • Report daily and weekly on show status across all phases of production to Producer
  • Oversee the daily activities of the team
  • Foster and enable communication and collaboration across departments
  • Work closely with the show TD to resolve all technical roadblocks and improve efficiency through workflow and tool creation

What You’ll Bring:

  • 8+ years of experience in animation or film industry, having held a Supervisory role for at least 3 years
  • Excellent understanding of CG production pipeline
  • Excellent communication skills, organization and team awareness
  • Strong combined creative and technical background
  • Proficiency in Maya is a must
  • Experience with V-Ray preferred, knowledge of Renderman would be a benefit
  • Great understanding of animation styles and techniques as well as a solid comprehension of animation production for television or film
  • Ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas in a professional and positive manner
  • Ability to work alone and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure
  • Work closely with the show TD to resolve all technical roadblocks and improve efficiency through workflow and tool creation
  • Ability to encourage feedback and new initiatives
  • Knowledge of Python scripting is a plus
  • Knowledge of 3D episodic television workflow is a plus
  • Shotgrid (formally Shotgun) experience highly preferred

About WildBrain

Find a job that let’s your imagination run wild! 

WildBrain Studios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. We love what we do and it shows in the quality content we produce! Our custom-built Vancouver studio in beautiful British Columbia is a wonderful backdrop for our artists, but it doesn’t end there, we have employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world!  Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and fun activities throughout the year to meet, mingle and get creative with your team. If you like what you are reading so far, well buckle up, we’re just getting started!

We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing.  Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like half-days in the summer, extra holidays in the winter and regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.

In short – life is good on the Wild side!

Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!

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" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”