Head of Creature

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada DNEG Full time

**Job Description / Key Purpose of the Job**:
The Head of Creature oversees the people management, creative methodologies, and technical development priorities for Rigging and CFX artists. The Head of Creature is ultimately responsible for the delivery of the department’s work on shows, to the required quality and in the required time frame. This requires close collaboration with show production creative supervision teams and the ability to adapt to changing production needs. They directly manage Creature Supervisors, who in turn provide leadership and supervision for Rigging and CFX artists assigned to individual shows. In collaboration with the Department Manager and Artist Manager they provide continuity for artists in career development and team cohesion.

The Head of Creature role requires collaboration and communication with Heads of Creature in other global DNEG locations, heads of other departments, show production teams, technology teams, recruitment, and HR. They are key stakeholders in maintaining globally integrated technology and workflows, while fostering innovation to continually improve quality and efficiency of creative output and production processes.

**Key Responsibilities / Job Duties**:

- Hiring and performance management to maintain the required skills and experience within the Creature team to deliver world-class creative output for productions and for the continued development of the department.
- Mentorship of Creature Supervisors on all aspects of managing their artists, working with production, and overseeing the work on shows.
- Assignment of supervisors, leads, and artists to shows to provide the right balance of skill sets among show teams, and to give career progression opportunities where appropriate.
- Working with the Creature Supervisors to provide bids for new shows and rebid scope changes on current shows.
- Help define and enforce standardisation in workflow, output, and development best practices within the global Creature department.
- Collaborate with software development teams on the specification, prioritising, testing, and roll-out of new technology.
- Represent the needs of the Creature department in cross-department pipeline and R&D planning conversations.

**Job Requirements / Must Haves**:

- Great communication and leadership skills.
- Good self-management and time management skills.
- Strong team working skills, supportive and collaborative when under pressure.
- Experience leading within VFX production environments and responding to client expectations.
- Experience with VFX pipeline architecture and problem solving.
- A strong drive for optimization and efficiency while empowering artists.
- High level of proficiency in all technical and creative areas of creature pipeline technology including; deterministic and simulation deformation techniques, modular rigging, facial rigging, geometry caching.

**Additional Skills / Nice to Have**:

- Experience in Houdini
- Experience in Maya
- Experience in Unreal
- Experience in Crowd work
- Experience in Feature Animation, TV or Games will also be taken into account

**About You**:

- Great leadership qualities, to support and mentor a diverse and talented team
- Organised, pro-active self-starter
- A team player and clear communicator
- Approachable and personable.
- Adaptable and with a willingness to learn
- Calm under pressure
- Committed to continually raising standards
- A positive, can-do attitude

  • Creature Supervisor

    2 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Industrial Light & Magic Full time

    **Position Summary**: We are looking for an outstanding teammate to join our Creature team. As a Creature Supervisor, you will be responsible for supporting a team of Creature Technical Directors (TDs) on a show-to-show basis. A Supervisor's duties include set-up of the creature pipeline per show, including writing tools, rigging, and simulation set-up when...

  • Creature - Jedi Academy (Open to Canadian Citizens

    5 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Industrial Light & Magic Full time

    Are you looking to get in the door of the exciting world of VFX? ILM’s Jedi Academy may be just the thing for you! The Jedi Academy provides the opportunity for recently graduated students or industry artists with up to two years experience to train under our Jedi Masters. In this paid experience, as the successful applicant, you will be carefully placed...

  • Creature Fx Artist

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Rodeo FX Full time

    Company Description As a company founded and run by an artist, it's our mission to provide talented artists with the freedom and resources they need to deliver quality work and to thrive in a fun and creative environment. **Job Description**: The CFX artist creates photo realistic and believable simulations and deformation for various creatures and...

  • Character Supervisor

    4 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada DNEG Full time

    Reporting to the Global Head of Character, the Character Supervisor would oversee the artistic and technical development of creatures at DNEG across multiple shows bridging the gap between concept and production. Working alongside show supervisors, discipline experts & the art dept, the Character Supervisor would be responsible for setting a new artistic...

  • Character Supervisor

    4 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada double negative visual effects Full time

    **Description**: - Position at DNEG_ Reporting to the Global Head of Character, the Character Supervisor would oversee the artistic and technical development of creatures at DNEG across multiple shows bridging the gap between concept and production. Working alongside show supervisors, discipline experts & the art dept, the Character Supervisor would be...

  • Assistant to Head

    3 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

    Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 2950 Job Profile CUPE 2950 Salaried - Administrative Support 4 (Gr8) Job Title Assistant to Head Department Administration & Operations | Department of Educational Studies | Faculty of Education Compensation Range $4,739.00 - $5,102.00 CAD Monthly Posting End Date November 13, 2024 Note: Applications will be...

  • Assistant to The Head and Communications Assistant

    2 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

    Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 2950 Job Profile CUPE 2950 Salaried - Administrative Support 4 (Gr8) Job Title Assistant to the Head and Communications Assistant Department Administrative Support | Department of Anthropology Compensation Range $4,739.00 - $5,102.00 CAD Monthly Posting End Date November 26, 2024 Note: Applications will be...

  • Head Mechanical Operations

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

    Staff - Union Job Category IUOE 115 Job Profile IUOE - Head Mechanical Operations Job Title Head Mechanical Operations Department Mechanical Operations | Mechanical Trades | Building Operations Compensation Range $8,130.00 - $8,130.00 CAD Monthly Posting End Date December 13, 2024 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting...

  • Head Chef

    2 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Gusto A Taste of Italy Full time

    Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate - Experience: 5 years or more - **Ranks of chefs**: - Head chef - ** Tasks**: - Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory - Analyze operating costs and other data - Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers - Create new recipes - Instruct...

  • Asset Generalist

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada CoSA VFX Full time

    **Department**: - 000CGX|LLK**Location**: - Vancouver, BC**REMOTE OPPORTUNITY**: The **CoSA VFX** Vancouver studio is a fast-paced and highly collaborative production environment looking for experienced BC Based **CG Asset Generalists** with expertise in Maya and a passion for Organic Modeling, Texturing, and Look Development. This role reports to the...

  • Asset Generalist

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Cosa Vfx Inc Full time

    **REMOTE OPPORTUNITY**: The **CoSA VFX** Vancouver studio is a fast-paced and highly collaborative production environment looking for experienced BC Based **CG Asset Generalists** with expertise in Maya and a passion for Organic Modeling, Texturing, and Look Development. This role reports to the Global Head of CG. **RESPONSIBILITIES**: - Create photo-real...

  • Head of Philanthropic Partnerships

    6 days ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Mays Region - Modern Woodmen of America Full time

    OverviewAs a vital member of the senior leadership team, the Head of Philanthropic Partnerships plays a key role in leading the Fund Development Department at Mays Region - Modern Woodmen of America. This individual works closely with the Board of Directors, the Fund Development Committee, and Governance Committee to drive strategic growth and achieve...

  • Sub-head, Waste Management Operations

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

    Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried - Sub-Head, Waste Management Operations Job Title Sub-Head, Waste Management Operations Department Garage | Municipal Services | Building Operations Compensation Range $5,226.00 - $5,641.00 CAD Monthly Posting End Date January 2, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until...

  • Assistant Head Technician-lighting

    4 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

    Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 2950 Job Profile CUPE 2950 Hourly - Assistant Head Technician 35 hrs Job Title Assistant Head Technician-Lighting Department Production Technician | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts Compensation Range $32.93 - $32.93 CAD Hourly Posting End Date October 2, 2024 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM...

  • Assistant Head Technician-stage

    4 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

    Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 2950 Job Profile CUPE 2950 Hourly - Assistant Head Technician 35 hrs Job Title Assistant Head Technician-Stage Department Production Technician | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts Compensation Range $32.93 - $32.93 CAD Hourly Posting End Date October 2, 2024 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on...

  • Assistant Head Technician

    4 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

    Staff - Union Job Category CUPE 2950 Job Profile CUPE 2950 Hourly - Assistant Head Technician 35 hrs Job Title Assistant Head Technician - Audio Department Production Technician | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts Compensation Range $32.93 - $32.93 CAD Hourly Posting End Date October 2, 2024 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM...

  • Head of Community Strategy

    1 day ago

    Vancouver, Canada House of Kibaa Full time

    **Hi, our name is House of Kibaa** We are a new generation of content creators that are designing for the future. We are merging our expertise in 3D assets and tokenization, blockchain-based NFT tech, and our very own expansive metaverse, Project Origin. We are here to create 3D assets as well as to partner, collaborate, and/or consult with other innovative...

  • Head, Bibliographic Services

    4 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada The City of Vancouver Full time

    **Requisition ID**:42321 **Company**: The Vancouver Public Library (VPL) is the third largest public library system in Canada, with 800 staff members offering services at 21 branches across the city. VPL values a diverse workforce which represents the vibrant community we so proudly service. Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an...

  • Head, Global Studies Technical Services

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada University of Pennsylvania Full time

    University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities...

  • 3D Rigging Pipeline Td

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Mainframe Studios Full time

    At **Mainframe Studios**, we’re creators first. We eat creative and technical challenges for breakfast and come back for more. We’ve been doing this for 25+ years, and we’re still going strong. We’re lucky enough to have the best team in the business. From our artists to our technical and production folks, everyone is passionate about collaborating...