Overview

CG Lead

This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia/Ontario if applying within Canada or in the United States.

Our Vancouver, BC location is currently seeking a project specific CG Lead with strong shot finishing skill for an immediate start.

The CG Lead will work in a team environment taking direction from the VFX Supervisors, as well as work in conjunction with the 2D Leads to complete shots on various projects.

Responsibilities:

• Work with CG and Department Supervisors, VFX Supervisor and other Leads to execute creative goals and maintain quality standards.
• Responsible for CG team hitting creative and technical notes during production, and for setting up any specific pipeline requirement
• Overall responsible for tasking out a small CG team
• Work includes on-the-box shot finishing
• Manage a team of up to 5 artists
• Help guide and mentor junior artists
• Make sure CG needs are communicated to other departments
• Work with Producers to ensure deadlines and milestones are staying within budget

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years 3D specific experience in lead role within live action VFX in film and television
• Minimum 5 years in Generalist role
• Excellent English communications skills; both verbal and written.
• Expert knowledge in Houdini or Maya and Vray.
• Knowledgeable or comfortable working in Houdini.
• Expert Knowledge in Lighting and Rendering
• Excellent English communication skills; both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of Shotgun

Assets:

• Unreal Engine
• Substance Painter
• NUKE
• Zbrush
• MARI

Must showcase skillset with comprehensive and updated demo reel.

Additional information

• Candidates MUST be located in the United States, British Columbia or Ontario. At the moment this is a remote (work from home) position.
• Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
• All remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.
• This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
• Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.