Remote CG Supervisor: Lead Look, Lighting & Pipeline

WildBrain Studios; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RRSP matching

Mental health resources

Job summary

WildBrain Studios is seeking a CG Supervisor to join our Vancouver-based team. You’ll partner with the Head of CG and Director to translate artistic vision into practical technical solutions, and to keep production on schedule and within budget.

You’ll oversee look development, lighting, FX and rendering workflows, build a strong pipeline, mentor the CG team, and communicate risks and status to production leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in animation/VFX or film, with 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 hands-on experience in look development, lighting, FX and rendering workflows.
• Strong proficiency in Maya, with working knowledge across Houdini, Nuke and Gaffer.
• Experience with USD-based workflows and modern colour management (OCIO/ACES).

Responsibilities

• Interpret the artistic vision and define the technical approach that delivers it on schedule and on budget.
• Establish the technical direction and foundation of the show, balancing creative ambition against resources.
• Prototype, validate and sign off on look development, lighting, FX and rendering approaches before full scale production.
• Keep a close eye on quality, continuity, and technical issue resolution on the floor.
• Oversee render and storage requirements across the project and forecast needs.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

OCIO/ACES

Communication skills

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

Gaffer

USD workflows

Job description

WildBrain Studios is seeking a CG Supervisor to join our Vancouver-based team. You’ll partner with the Head of CG and Director to translate artistic vision into practical technical solutions, and to keep production on schedule and within budget.

You’ll oversee look development, lighting, FX and rendering workflows, build a strong pipeline, mentor the CG team, and communicate risks and status to production leadership.