2026-5575 - Episodic Director, CG

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:21:20 Z

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We're looking for an Episodic Director  to join us on (INSERT SHOW NAME)! Reporting to the Producer, in this position you are responsible for carrying the Series Director’s creative vision throughout animation. You will also collaborate with the Series Director in storyboards, lighting, and FX meetings and reviews as needed. You will supervise and collaborate with the Animation Lead to ensure storytelling and performance are maximized through out these phases of the production. Start Date: XXX* End Date: XXX* Job Location: Vancouver/BC - Hybrid/Flexible // Remote // In-Studio [DELETE] *subject to change Pay Rate: Union minimum 2025 $2,292.00 Union minimum 2026 $2,372.22 Union minimum 2027 $2,455.25 per week based on a 40-hour work week. //DELETE// Union minimum 2025 $1,925.00 Union minimum 2026 $1,992.38 Union minimum 2027 $2,062.11 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: 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. 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. 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 [Artist Manager] if you have any questions!   Please submit your application by [Close Date] in order to guarantee you'll be considered.

What You'll Do: Create a Shooting Guide for each episode based on the creative hand off from the Series Director Follow approved direction throughout episode, and discuss any changes needed with Series Director Provide feedback and direction to Animation Leads and animators ensuring character performance is being hit Run shot hand offs with Animators Assign Animation tasks and enter in Shotgun any notes/direction needed for Artists to start their work Review all Animation submissions from artists, providing feedback when needed Work collaboratively with Editor ensuring the edit is working throughout the episode Document and communicate any and all audio pickups which may be required Review Series Director and Client notes on Animation Animatics and propose solutions to ensure their direction is reflected on any material being sent out Raise any creative or production issues as they arise to Series Director and/or Production team Attend Lighting and FX Hand Off to Supervisors, making sure the direction is clear for both departments What You’ll Bring: Minimum 2+ years experience in a directorial position Excellent understanding of animation timing and posing Familiarity with CG animation and the strengths and weaknesses of CGI animation Knowledge of storytelling principles and techniques Strong sense of story and structure Excellent planning and management skills Ability to communicate processes, plans and concepts effectively Ability to create entertaining and persuasive messages Ability to work in teams/small groups Ability to identify and manage different needs of individuals, groups, etc. Ability to present specific viewpoints and influence others This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement. 

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2026-5575 - Episodic Director, CG