Expression of Interest - CG Supervisor

Bardel Entertainment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented CG Supervisor to lead and mentor teams in delivering high-quality animation. You will collaborate with directors and production teams, ensuring the creative and technical quality of projects. Your expertise in CG pipelines and workflows will help optimize production processes, while your leadership will foster team growth. This role offers a flexible work environment and the chance to be part of a renowned studio that values creativity and innovation. If you have a passion for animation and a drive to excel, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Extended Health and Wellness

RRSP matching

Qualifications

• Experience as a CG Supervisor in high-quality television animation.
• Understanding of CG pipelines and workflows.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CG department workflows and ensure quality results.
• Manage schedules and track progress to meet deadlines.
• Mentor team members for professional growth.

Skills

CG Supervisor experience

CG pipelines understanding

Maya

Nuke

Houdini

Katana

Renderman

Blender

Communication skills

People management skills

Tools

Maya

Nuke

Houdini

Katana

Renderman

Blender

Job description

OUR STORY

For more than 35 years, Bardel Entertainment has led the animation industry through unwavering commitment to quality, creativity, and innovation. We are an internationally recognized, Emmy Award-winning studio – in two prominent Canadian cities, Vancouver and Montreal – and the creative force behind top audience hits such as The Dragon Prince, Rick and Morty, Teen Titans Go!, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

While currently an Expression of Interest, here is a peak at what you could be doing. As a CG Supervisor at Bardel, you will be responsible for ensuring the creative and technical quality of the production. You will collaborate with the Directors, Production Teams, and Department Heads to maintain consistency in style and quality. Your role will include leading and mentoring CG teams, managing workflows, and optimizing the production pipeline to deliver outstanding animation.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Oversee CG department workflows, searching for ways to find efficiencies while delivering superior results.
2. Ensure seamless integration of assets and shots across all departments.
3. Proactively address technology and pipeline concerns by providing solutions.
4. At times, go “On the Box” to test and demonstrate workable solutions that meet the project’s needs and timeline.
5. Work with Production to manage schedules, track progress, and meet deadlines.
6. Identify potential delays and provide proactive recommendations to keep production on schedule.
7. Work closely with other Leads, Supervisors, and Directors to ensure a cohesive pipeline.
8. Analyze production successes and challenges to improve future projects.
9. Mentor team members by providing guidance and resources for professional growth.

What You’ll Bring

1. Previous experience as a CG Supervisor in high-quality television animation.
2. Comprehensive understanding of CG pipelines, including animation and VFX.
3. Expert knowledge of CG workflows, technology, and pipeline management.
4. Experienced with Maya, Nuke, Houdini, Katana, Renderman.
5. Blender experience is a plus.
6. Excellent communication, organization, and people management skills.
7. Willingness to adopt new software and technologies relevant to animation and digital production.

Pay Range: CAD $2200 - $2500 per week

This salary range provided reflects our current expectations for these roles as of this posting’s date. Your final salary offer will consider various key factors, including your education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographical location, as well as the needs and requirements of the business.

Flexible work environment, Extended Health and Wellness from day 1, RRSP matching are just some of the benefits. For more details, check out our website.

If this seems like a good fit, what are you waiting for? Get your application in!