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2026-5207 - VFX Supervisor

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:14:09 Z

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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 RenderMan 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

2025-4565 - Pipeline Developer

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:08:14 Z

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What You'll Do: Tool Development: Work closely with key stakeholders to design and develop tools, workflows, and processes to meet production and strategic technology needs. Deployment: Test and release high quality code to production using git and our build systems. Support: Triage production issues; identify, reproduce and resolve bugs / workflow errors. Collaborate with stakeholders and Artists to iterate and improve tools and processes. Document: Create, and update documentation and provide training for stakeholders on new tools and processes. Collaborate: Actively engage with stakeholders and peers to improve existing systems and meet the global direction. What You'll Bring: BS+ in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience Experience with Houdini and/or Gaffer Familiarity with FX, Grooms, or CFX workflows and tools Experience developing and delivering software in a professional environment Experience with Python, C++, or other object-oriented programming language Experience with Git or other revision control system Experience with databases Experience with Windows and Linux Nice to Have: Experience developing for Animation or other creative industries, and their DCC applications & APIs Knowledge of networking and performance optimization Pay Range: $75,000 - $125,000 CAD per year 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.

2026-5292 - Technical Artist, 2D (Harmony)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:06:53 Z

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We're looking for a Technical Artist to join us on BEAGLE!  Reporting to the Producer and working for the 2D Supervisor, the Technical Artist's main responsibility is to marry the pipeline's application workflow with the creative direction of the show. While highly technical, the ideal candidate must have a creative eye. Start Date: May 4, 2026* End Date: November 12, 2027*  Job Location: Vancouver - Hybrid/Flexible *subject to change  Pay Rate: $1,150.00 per week based on a 40-hour work week Learn more about our benefits here and IATSE Local 938 site. While we prioritize applications from people whose contracts are ending soon, we will also consider those on longer contracts that may overlap. If the team is interested in moving forward, our Artist Manager can speak with your current Producer about the potential transfer.  Stages of your internal application:  1. We’d love to hear from you! Use the Cover Letter section to include recent external reel, portfolio or website links (and passwords), or any other details that you think may be helpful for us to know. 2. Share your work with us! Make sure your internal reel or portfolio is up to date when you apply so we can check out your latest and greatest work. 3. You’ll hear from us! A member of the Talent team might reach out to discuss the upcoming role in more detail and/or to schedule a meet & greet with the team. Need a Flow refresher? Click here to learn how to create your internal demo reel. Please reach out to Cory Liang if you have any questions!     Please submit your application by April 3, 2026 in order to guarantee you'll be considered. 

What You’ll Do: Ensure the successful technical execution of the creative choices in Harmony, Photoshop, After Effects and related DCCs. Use the studio tools and methods for improving and facilitating a high-quality experience for the artists. Educate and support artists regarding technical issues, workflows, processes, and best practices. Provide and implement technical training sessions, and create and update documentation explaining our processes and tools. Provide support to ensure the successful flow of assets and data is maintained throughout all pipeline steps. Provide feedback to the Show TDs and 2D CG supervisor to implement optimizations. Investigate new techniques and implement them with the assistance of the CG Supervisor, Show TD, Pipeline TDs and Heads of Department. What You’ll Bring: 2+ years of experience in an animation, visual effects or television production environment  A generalist understanding of Harmony for rigging, animation, compositing etc. A generalist understanding of Photoshop for painting and illustration. Excellent abilities to troubleshoot problems and think creatively to resolve technical issues. Nice to Have: A generalist understanding of After Effects for compositing. Experience with Flow and Qube. This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.

2026-5297 - Facilities Production Assistant

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:06:32 Z

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We're looking for a (TITLE OF ROLE) to join us on (INSERT SHOW NAME)!  “In this role” section (brief description of role if there is one)  Start Date: XXX*  End Date: XXX*  *subject to change  While we prioritize applications from people whose contracts are ending soon, we will also consider those on longer contracts that may overlap. If the team is interested in moving forward, our Artist Manager can speak with your current Producer about the potential transfer.  Stages of your internal application:  We want to hear about you!  If it’s your first internal application, fill out your Talent Profile and complete the "About Me" section with your most recent portfolio/reel(s). Have updates? Add them to your Talent Profile before applying!  You’ll hear from us! Your Artist Manager will reach out to let you know whether we’re able to move you to the new role!  We’ll hear from your team! We'll reach out to your Supervisor/Producer/PM for feedback  We may ask for recent samples of the amazing work you've done at WildBrain; please start preparing this when you apply! Artist Management might also reach out to discuss the upcoming role in more detail and/or to schedule a meet & greet with the team.  Applying for a CG role? Click here to learn how to create your demo reel.  Link: https://wildbrain-studios.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SG/pages/4413132859/For+Artists  Please reach out to XXXX if you have any questions!     Please submit your application by XXXX in order to guarantee you'll be considered.  ADD TO ALL PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, & SUPERVISOR POSTINGS:  If you are applying to this role and hold or have held this position at WildBrain, please email XXXX with your interest.  If you are applying to a new leadership role you have not done previously at WildBrain, please apply through the Career Compass.  

What You’ll Do: Maintain and action incoming requests for a variety of daily facilities tasks from studio upkeep and cleaning, setting up crew workstations to adjusting the ventilation system Supporting front of house with reception coverage and building security Coordinate with studio departments to plan catering and setup for events and parties Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparing and shipping remote workstation equipment Completing general office administrative tasks like data entry and document management Deliver proactive communications across multiple platforms Transport tapes, supplies, or studio clients and executives between locations in the Greater Vancouver area Carry out duties with a professional and customer-service approach Other duties and projects as assigned What You’ll Bring: Legally eligible to work in Canada and a metro Vancouver resident (Note: This role is based in our downtown Vancouver studio) A valid driver’s license Reliable cellphone (cell stipend provided) is an asset Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted on a regular basis required Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in an agile environment Working experience of Microsoft Office Suite Open and enthusiastic to assist on the variety of responsibilities Ability to work independently and collaborate as team member A passion for film and animation and keen interest in learning about studio and production processes