VFX Supervisor

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VFX Supervisor

Overview

WildBrain is looking for a VFX Supervisor to join our team    

In this role you will partner with the Creative Leadership team to execute on the visual and technical vision of an animated CG feature-length production. You will assess creative targets and craft the appropriate plan of action to best achieve the required quality while remaining on schedule and within the parameters of the budget.

Find a job that lets 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 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You'll Do:

• Work closely with the Producer, Director, Production Designer, Art Director, CG Supervisor, and other craft Supervisors to influence, define and maintain the visual style of an animated project while adhering to budgets and schedules

• Establish the technical direction and technical foundation to meet artistic, budget and schedule parameters 

• Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, and production management, while guiding a shot from initial concept through final delivery

• Client interaction includes creative reviews and technical presentations with support from Production and Creative Leadership 

• Facilitate and develop consensus between technology, artistry, and production management 

• Identify, research, recommend and implement new techniques into studio tools, adding value to work produced 

• Find a balance between creative needs and technical resources available 

• Partner with Production Management and stakeholders to ensure all bids are accurate and include any necessary assumptions 

• Ensure that all production deadlines are met while producing work at a quality level in keeping with production requirements  

• Anticipate, communicate, and troubleshoot any creative or technical issues with assistance from key stakeholders  

• Recommend any crew training needs to Studio CG Supervisor or Head of CG  

• Foster and enable communication and collaboration across departments  

• Work closely with Production Technology and Pipeline to resolve all technical roadblocks and improve efficiency through workflow and tool creation 

• Foster a supportive and inclusive team environment

What You'll Bring:

• 8+ years of experience in animation or film industry, having held a Supervisory role for at least 5 years  

• Excellent understanding of CG feature production pipeline

• Excellent communication skills, organization and team awareness  

• Strong combined creative and technical background  

• Experience with Arnold or RenderMan preferred

• 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, respectful, and positive manner  

• Ability to work alone and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure  

• Ability to encourage feedback and new initiatives

• Ability to travel to our Vancouver studio when required

Nice to have:  

• Proficiency in Maya, Nuke, or Houdini
• Experience with Gaffer, or node-based software like Katana/Solaris

Why WildBrain

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 regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.

In short – life is good on the Wild side

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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."

Job location

Hybrid/Flexible, Vancouver

Applicant criteria
Level of experience

Supervisor/Manager

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