2026-5580 - Groom Supervisor, CG (Feature)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:55:51 Z

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We're looking for a Grooms Supervisor to join us on (Show Name)! Reporting to the Head of Assets, the Groom Supervisor is ultimately responsible for being the architect of this discipline. They enjoy collaborating and actively participating in pipeline development, training and building out this function with the ultimate goal of producing best in class content! This position you will create new processes and standards to push innovation, quality, efficiency, and the evolution of our Groom department. This foundational role will establish and grow our Groom discipline at WildBrain, define workflows and support studio best practices for high quality productions. Start Date: XXX* End Date: XXX* Job Location: Vancouver - 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 $1,831.00 Union minimum 2026 $1,895.09 Union minimum 2027 $1,961.41 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. If you need any additional time, please reach out to us directly.

What You’ll Do: Build Houdini Templates to streamline the grooming workflow in production Review the artist’s work daily and provide feedback for a feature quality production Create Creature and Character Grooms including fur, feather and hair Define and re-evaluate our Groom processes, workflows and tools to support and further the department’s toolset in conjunction with production and pipeline Partner with Groom/Asset TD to develop tools that support the needs of the department Collaborate with Heads of Departments to ensure our teams continue to work together towards the same goals and timelines Establish training materials and creation of Wiki to document process. Assist with the recruitment and the growth of a Groom department to best support production Lead and mentor to build a high functioning, growth minded team dynamic Provide feedback, assessments and recommendations to Senior Management to improve the quality and performance of the Groom pipeline Participate in new project bids defining capabilities, infrastructure needs, costs, and process What You’ll Bring: 5+ years’ experience leading and supervising Groom teams in feature and/or episodic productions Ability to build and implement scalable groom-rigs and Groom libraries Demonstrable knowledge of modern Groom practices in Houdini and their application in breaking down complex Groom problems finding solutions achievable within budget and schedule Knowledge of USD related to the Grooming pipeline Extensive knowledge of CG pipelines and workflows A passion for building up and mentoring others to be better supervisors and artists Good knowledge of Flow Production Tracking Nice to Have: Experience working in studios with multiple concurrent projects Experience developing with Python, or other object-oriented programming language Experience defining and collaborating on tools and software in a professional environment Experience with XGen, Yeti or equivalent Groom software packages This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.

2026-5488 - Rigging Supervisor, CG (Feature)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:17:34 Z

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We're looking for a Rigging Supervisor, CG (Feature) to join us on the new Feature! Reporting to the Producer and Rigging HOD, the Rigging Supervisor oversees the rigging team to deliver high-quality, production-ready rigs that meet creative and performance requirements, while collaborating across departments and staying current with evolving rigging technologies. Start Date: Fall 2027* End Date: 2028* Job Location: Vancouver - Hybrid/Flexible *subject to change Pay Rate: Union minimum 2026 - $2345 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 Cory Liang if you have any questions! Please submit your application by July 24 in order to guarantee you'll be considered. If you need any additional time, please reach out to us directly.

What You’ll Do: Oversee the rigging team’s day-to-day work, providing creative and technical direction through regular reviews, feedback, and deliverable approvals Serve as the primary liaison between production, the Rigging HOD, and the rigging team to communicate priorities, risks, schedules, and milestone updates Review scripts, animatics, and model topology to identify rigging needs, production requirements, and performance considerations Rig, troubleshoot, maintain, and improve CG assets to ensure stable, production-ready rigs that meet animation performance requirements Research, recommend, and develop rigging techniques, modules, and workflows that improve production efficiency and expand in-house tool capabilities Collaborate with animation, modeling, shading, and production teams to support performance and delivery requirements Partner with production to assign tasks and provide bid times for required rigs based on script, animatic, and production breakdowns Train artists on rigging workflows, tools, and techniques Represent the rigging team professionally and constructively in all project interactions Participate in processes such as hiring, casting, evaluating and coaching What You’ll Bring: 2+ years of experience as within Rigging Leadership on a feature production Experience building high-quality, feature-level facial rigs and deformation systems Advanced proficiency in Maya, including a strong understanding of parallel evaluation and rig performance Advanced knowledge of Python and object-oriented programming Strong understanding of anatomy and articulation Strong understanding of animation workflows and production needs Demonstrated technical expertise in character rigging for animation Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills Openness to feedback, direction, and evolving production needs Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts across disciplines Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple departments Nice To Have: Experience working with crowd rigs Knowledge of PySide/Qt Experience developing and debugging C++ plug-ins for Maya Experience working with pipeline APIs Knowledge of nHair or other simulation systems. This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.

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2026-5580 - Groom Supervisor, CG (Feature)

2026-5488 - Rigging Supervisor, CG (Feature)