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In this role you will partner with the Creative Leadership team to execute on the visual and technical vision of an animated CG feature-length production. You will assess creative targets and craft the appropriate plan of action to best achieve the required quality while remaining on schedule and within the parameters of the budget.
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Wild Brain 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:
Work closely with the Producer, Director, Production Designer, Art Director, CG Supervisor, and other craft Supervisors to influence, define and maintain the visual style of an animated project while adhering to budgets and schedules
Establish the technical direction and technical foundation to meet artistic, budget and schedule parameters
Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, and production management, while guiding a shot from initial concept through final delivery
Client interaction includes creative reviews and technical presentations with support from Production and Creative Leadership
Facilitate and develop consensus between technology, artistry, and production management
Identify, research, recommend and implement new techniques into studio tools, adding value to work produced
Find a balance between creative needs and technical resources available
Partner with Production Management and stakeholders to ensure all bids are accurate and include any necessary assumptions
Ensure that all production deadlines are met while producing work at a quality level in keeping with production requirements
Anticipate, communicate, and troubleshoot any creative or technical issues with assistance from key stakeholders
Recommend any crew training needs to Studio CG Supervisor or Head of CG
Foster and enable communication and collaboration across departments
Work closely with Production Technology and Pipeline to resolve all technical roadblocks and improve efficiency through workflow and tool creation
Foster a supportive and inclusive team environment
What You’ll Bring :
8+ years of experience in animation or film industry, having held a Supervisory role for at least 5 years
Excellent understanding of CG feature production pipeline
Excellent communication skills, organization and team awareness
Strong combined creative and technical background
Experience with Arnold or Render Man preferred
Great understanding of animation styles and techniques as well as a solid comprehension of animation production for television or film
Ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas in a professional, respectful, and positive manner
Ability to work alone and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure
Ability to encourage feedback and new initiatives
Ability to travel to our Vancouver studio when required
Nice to have:
Proficiency in Maya, Nuke, or Houdini
Experience with Gaffer, or node-based software like Katana/Solaris
Why Wild Brain
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.
In short – life is good on the Wild side!
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Wild Brain 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. Wild Brain 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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