2D FX Supervisor

Stellar Creative Lab; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Health, dental and vision coverage

Collaborative studio culture

Job summary

Stellar Creative Lab in Vancouver seeks a highly talented 2D FX Supervisor for a Marvel Studios streaming series. Lead the effects team, set the aesthetic, creative, and technical standards for all hand drawn 2D sequences and mentor artists to achieve peak performance.

You will collaborate with Pipeline and the CG Supervisor to integrate 2D FX into the shot workflow, stay current with new tools, and foster a supportive, collaborative environment for the crew.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience with 2D effects in episodic television or feature animation.
• Lead or Supervisor experience.
• Masterful artistic eye and strong composition.
• Impeccable timing; high-quality effects production.

Responsibilities

• Set the creative and technical bar for all hand drawn 2D FX on the show.
• Run department dailies and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Mentor and support 2D FX artists; troubleshoot shots and maintain morale.
• Collaborate with Pipeline to build and improve 2D FX processes and tools.
• Integrate 2D effects into the broader shot workflow with CG supervisors.
• Stay abreast of innovative 2D FX technologies and share improvements.

Skills

5+ years experience

Leadership

Mentorship

Problem solving

Artistic eye

Timing

Education

Animation degree/diploma

Tools

Toon Boom Harmony

Flow Production Tracking/ShotGrid

Nuke

Job description

At Stellar, we aim to build a studio where people actually want to work. We face productions inevitable ups and downs as a supportive, truly connected team, prioritizing open communication over anyone working in isolation. We value honesty, creativity, and looking out for one another.

The Opportunity

We are staffing up for a new Marvel Studios streaming series, and we are looking for a highly talented, empathetic 2D FX Supervisor to lead our effects team. We need a leader who can conceptualize and establish the aesthetic, creative, and technical quality standards for all hand drawn 2D sequences on the show. The ideal candidate is an excellent problem solver, a workflow visionary, and a supportive mentor who knows how to pull the absolute best work out of their artists.

In this role, success looks like:

Artistic Vision and Leadership

• Set the creative and technical bar for all hand drawn 2D FX on the show, ensuring everything from natural elements (water, smoke, dust, fire) to supernatural magic perfectly hits the Marvel standard.
• Run department dailies and participate in the wider review process, providing your artists with clear, constructive, and empathetic feedback.
• Guide, mentor, and support your team of 2D FX artists, helping them troubleshoot difficult shots while keeping department morale high.

Pipeline and Workflow Strategy

• Collaborate heavily with the Pipeline group to build, test, and improve 2D FX processes, toolsets, and best practices from the ground up.
• Work closely with the CG Supervisor and other department heads to integrate 2D effects into the broader shot workflow in the most efficient way possible.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of innovative 2D FX animation technologies, always offering proactive suggestions on how to make the day to day smoother for the crew.

The Requirements

Must Haves:

• Experience: 5 plus years of industry experience with 2D effects in episodic television or feature animation, including previous experience in a Lead or Supervisor capacity.
• Core Skills: A masterful artistic eye, strong composition skills, impeccable timing, and the ability to produce the highest possible quality effects.
• Software: Expert level experience with Toon Boom Harmony.
• Leadership: You are a natural problem solver who stays calm under pressure, knows how to find creative workarounds, and genuinely enjoys helping other artists grow.
• Eligibility: You must be legally eligible to work in British Columbia.

Nice to Haves:

• Deep experience designing stylized or non realistic effects.
• A Bachelor degree or college diploma in Animation (though a spectacular reel and leadership track record always speak louder than a piece of paper).
• Working knowledge of Flow Production Tracking (formerly ShotGrid) & Nuke

Why Join Stellar?

• Flexible Environment: We offer a flexible hybrid schedule that will vary with project and team requirements.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Culture: A collaborative, supportive environment where your artistic skills and ideas are truly valued.
• Compensation: The salary range for this supervisor position is between $110,000 and $125,000 CAD, based on your level of leadership experience.

At Stellar Creative Lab, we believe diversity and inclusion are key to creativity and collaboration. We’re committed to building a supportive, open, and diverse community where everyone can thrive. We're always looking for ways to improve accessibility, so feel free to share any feedback or suggestions with us.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, though priority will be given to BC Residents, Canadians and Canadian Permanent Residents.