Episodic Director, CG

WildBrain Studios; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Multi-tiered benefits

Half-days in the summer

Extra holidays in the winter

Regular team events

Job summary

WildBrainStudios is seeking an Episodic Director to carry the Series Director’s creative vision through animation, storyboards, lighting, and FX reviews while supervising the Animation Lead to maximize storytelling across production phases.

The role requires at least 2+ years in a directorial position, strong understanding of animation timing, CG animation, storytelling, and teamwork. This is a union position with competitive pay and generous benefits in Vancouver.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years experience in a directorial position.
• Excellent understanding of animation timing and posing.
• Familiarity with CG animation and the strengths and weaknesses of CGI animation.
• Knowledge of storytelling principles and techniques.
• Strong sense of story and structure.
• Excellent planning and management skills.
• Ability to communicate processes, plans and concepts effectively.
• Ability to create entertaining and persuasive messages.
• Ability to work in teams/small groups.
• Ability to identify and manage different needs of individuals, groups, etc.
• Ability to present specific viewpoints and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Create a Shooting Guide for each episode based on the creative hand off from the Series Director.
• Follow approved direction throughout episode, and discuss any changes needed with Series Director. Provide feedback and direction to Animation Leads and animators ensuring character performance is being hit.
• Run shot hand offs with Animators.
• Assign Animation tasks and enter in Shotgun any notes/direction needed for Artists to start their work.
• Review all Animation submissions from artists, providing feedback when needed.
• Work collaboratively with Editor ensuring the edit is working throughout the episode.
• Document and communicate any and all audio pickups which may be required.
• Review Series Director and Client notes on Animation Animatics and propose solutions to ensure their direction is reflected on any material being sent out.
• Raise any creative or production issues as they arise to Series Director and/or Production team.
• Attend Lighting and FX Hand Off to Supervisors, making sure the direction is clear for both departments.

Skills

Animation timing

Posing

CG animation

Storytelling

Planning & management

Communication

Team collaboration

Influence others

Job description

Overview

WildBrainStudios is looking for an Episodic Director to join our team!

Reporting to the Producer, in this position you are responsible for carrying the Series Director’s creative vision throughout animation. You will also collaborate with the Series Director in storyboards, lighting, and FX meetings and reviews as needed. You will supervise and collaborate with the Animation Lead to ensure storytelling and performance are maximized through out these phases of the production. This role will report to the Producer.

Find a job that lets your imagination run wild!

WildBrainStudios 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:

• Create a Shooting Guide for each episode based on the creative hand off from the Series Director
• Follow approved direction throughout episode, and discuss any changes needed with Series Director Provide feedback and direction to Animation Leads and animators ensuring character performance is being hit
• Run shot hand offs with Animators
• Assign Animation tasks and enter in Shotgun any notes/direction needed for Artists to start their work
• Review all Animation submissions from artists, providing feedback when needed
• Work collaboratively with Editor ensuring the edit is working throughout the episode
• Document and communicate any and all audio pickups which may be required
• Review Series Director and Client notes on Animation Animatics and propose solutions to ensure their direction is reflected on any material being sent out
• Raise any creative or production issues as they arise to Series Director and/or Production team
• Attend Lighting and FX Hand Off to Supervisors, making sure the direction is clear for both departments

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 2+ years experience in a directorial position
• Excellent understanding of animation timing and posing
• Familiarity with CG animation and the strengths and weaknesses of CGI animation
• Knowledge of storytelling principles and techniques
• Strong sense of story and structure
• Excellent planning and management skills
• Ability to communicate processes, plans and concepts effectively
• Ability to create entertaining and persuasive messages
• Ability to work in teams/small groups
• Ability to identify and manage different needs of individuals, groups, etc.
• Ability to present specific viewpoints and influence others

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

Why WildBrain

Pay Range: $1993 - $2400, 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 half-days in the summer, extra holidays in the winter and 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.

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Level of experience

Supervisor/Manager