CG Supervisor (Feature)

WildBrain Studios; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Multi‑tiered benefits

Mental health resources

Job summary

WildBrain Studios is seeking a CG Supervisor to act as the technical backbone of the show, translating artistic vision into practical, repeatable solutions and keeping production on track in a dynamic Vancouver studio environment.

You will partner with the Head of CG and Director, oversee the CG team, and drive look development, lighting, FX and rendering workflows across the project while mentoring staff and maintaining strong collaboration with production management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in animation/VFX/film, with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience as a CG Supervisor on feature or high-end episodic production.
• Strong understanding of CG production pipeline with hands-on look development, lighting, FX and rendering workflows.
• Proficiency in Maya; working knowledge across Houdini, Nuke and Gaffer.
• Experience with USD-based workflows and modern colour management (OCIO/ACES).
• Combined creative and technical background; able to explain render-time costs alongside lighting notes.
• Excellent communication, organisation and team awareness.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Head of CG and Director to translate artistic vision into technical approach delivering on time and budget.
• Establish technical direction and foundation for the show, balancing ambition with resources.
• Prototype and sign off on look development, lighting, FX and rendering approaches before full crew scale.
• Maintain quality and diagnose issues to prevent bottlenecks.
• Forecast render and storage requirements across the project.
• Escalate technical risks to CG leadership when a decision is needed.
• Collaborate to develop a strong pipeline and foster cross-department communication.
• Oversee daily CG team activities and mentor staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Deadline management

Mentoring

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

Gaffer

USD

OCIO/ACES

Job description

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

Reporting to the Head of CG and the Producer, the CG Supervisor is the technical backbone of the show. Working also in close partnership with the Director, this role translates the artistic vision into practical, repeatable technical solutions and keeps the floor moving by solving problems before they become bottlenecks.

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!

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with the Head of CG and the Director to interpret the artistic vision and define the technical approach that delivers it on schedule and on budget
• Establish the technical direction and technical foundation of the show, balancing creative ambition against available resources
• Prototype, validate and sign off on look development, lighting, FX and rendering approaches before they scale to the full crew
• Keep a critical eye for creativity, continuity between shots, quality control, and technical errors and artifacts
• Find the balance between what the show wants and what the pipeline, farm and calendar can support and communicate that trade-off clearly and early
• Oversee and forecast render and storage requirements across the project
• Act as the primary escalation point for technical issues on the floor, triaging problems and driving them to resolution with minimal disruption to artists
• Work side by side with the Show TDs to diagnose roadblocks, distinguishing one-off fixes from systemic issues that need a pipeline solution
• Anticipate and communicate technical risk ahead of time rather than reacting to it, escalating to the Head of CG and Producer when a decision is needed
• Collaborate with the Head of CG to develop a strong and flexible pipeline
• Build consensus between technology, artists and production management
• Foster and enable communication and collaboration across departments
• Oversee the daily activities of the CG team and communicate clear expectations, balancing creative desire against production requirements
• Train and mentor the team on an ongoing basis, both technically and creatively; flag crew training needs to the Head of CG
• Report daily and weekly on show status across all phases of production to the Producer and Head of CG
• Ensure production deadlines are met at a quality level in keeping with production requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• 8+ years of experience in animation, VFX or film, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role
• Experience as a CG Supervisor on a feature or high-end episodic production
• Excellent understanding of the CG production pipeline, with extensive hands‑on experience supporting complex look development, lighting, FX and rendering workflows
• Strong proficiency in Maya, with demonstrable working knowledge across Houdini, Nuke and Gaffer
• Experience with USD-based workflows and modern colour management (OCIO / ACES)
• A genuinely combined creative and technical background: able to give a lighting note and then explain the render‑time cost of it
• Methodical troubleshooting ability under deadline pressure, with sound judgement about when to fix, when to work around, and when to elevate
• Excellent communication skills, organisation and team awareness; able to convey creative and technical ideas professionally and positively

This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective

Why WildBrain

Pay Range:

$2500 - 3150 CAD per week based on a 40-hour work week.

Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity.

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.

Learn more about our benefits here and IATSE Local 938 site.

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.”