VFX Supervisor: Lead CG for Animated Films

Netflix Animation Studios Canada ULC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Retirement programs

Paid leave of absence programs

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios Canada ULC in Vancouver is seeking an accomplished VFX Supervisor to lead all CG efforts on a major project. You will partner with the Director, Production Designer, and department heads to translate the creative vision into technically robust CG pipelines, assets, and delivery on schedule and budget.

The role requires deep hands‑on CG experience across modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, shading, compositing, and FX, with leadership of CG teams in feature film,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership in CG production supervision.
• Proven leadership on CG animated projects across feature films, series, animated shorts, and/or video games.
• Expert knowledge in multiple CG disciplines and workflows including Modeling, Texturing/Surfacing, Rigging, Animation, Lighting, Shading, Compositing, and FX.
• Expert working knowledge of industry-standard 3D and imaging software including Maya, Houdini, Arnold, Nuke, and related packages.
• Samples and/or credits demonstrating excellence in CG and FX development and integrated, production‑level CG work.
• Excellent verbal, written, and digital communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across creative, technical, and production teams.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills; able to discern priorities and find efficient workflows within time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director and Production Designer to implement their creative vision, providing technical oversight on CG complexity and feasibility to deliver the project on schedule and budget.
• Guide and align Heads of Department and Supervisors (Animation, Characters, Environments, CFX, Effects, Layout, Lighting, Compositing, etc.) in their approach to achieving the Director’s vision for the film.
• Review CG work in progress from various departments to ensure the creative brief has been met, the work is on‑style, and that creative and technical standards are upheld.
• Help define and oversee CG workflows and technical solutions in partnership with the Technical Supervisor and pipeline/TD teams.
• Work flexibly and with a positive attitude to troubleshoot and address creative and technical notes from filmmakers and Production, providing practical solutions.
• Provide an open dialogue with Production Management on any potential roadblocks, bottlenecks, or concerns in delivering CG work on time and at quality.
• Keep up to date with relevant tools, software, and workflows, and advocate for their effective use on the show.
• Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open‑mindedness.

Skills

Leadership

CG Supervision

Cross‑functional collaboration

Communication

Team leadership

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Arnold

Nuke

Job description

Netflix Animation Studios Canada ULC in Vancouver is seeking an accomplished VFX Supervisor to lead all CG efforts on a major project. You will partner with the Director, Production Designer, and department heads to translate the creative vision into technically robust CG pipelines, assets, and delivery on schedule and budget.

The role requires deep hands‑on CG experience across modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, shading, compositing, and FX, with leadership of CG teams in feature film,