2026-5727 - Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:34:56 Z

Job details :
We're looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team! This position is a key contributor of the talent team, the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will work in partnership with the WildBrain CPLG and WildBrain Spark leadership teams to implement the global talent acquisition strategy. Bringing a creative approach and in-depth knowledge of all things sourcing and recruitment, the successful candidate is one who thrives in fast paced environments and has a solid track record of gaining trust and building strong relationships. Start Date: XXX* End Date: XXX* Job Location: Vancouver - Hybrid/Flexible // Remote // In-Studio (DELETE) *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’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: Lead full-cycle recruitment, focusing primarily on our animated feature. This role will own the process from intake, screening, and sourcing through interviews, references, offer negotiation and contracting. Partner with Artist Management and Production teams to understand the hiring roadmap, role requirements, schedules, and shifting production priorities. Develop targeted sourcing strategies and talent pipelines across key feature-animation disciplines. Source and engage active and passive candidates through industry networks, referrals, online communities, events, schools, and direct outreach. Assess resumes, portfolios, demo reels, and relevant production experience in partnership with hiring teams. Coach hiring managers on structured interviews, candidate evaluation, inclusive hiring practices, and timely decision-making. Maintain accurate recruiting activity in our ATS and other relevant databases and provide clear reporting. Build trusted, long-term relationships with candidates while representing WildBrain’s employee value proposition and studio culture. Identify candidates’ immigration and work authorization needs early in the recruitment process, and support them in partnership with our immigration consultants. Partner with Talent and Production to support workforce planning, onboarding readiness, and a smooth transition from candidate to employee. Identify and implement improvements to recruiting processes, tools, outreach, and candidate experience. What You'll Bring: Several years of progressive full-cycle recruitment experience, including ownership of complex or high-volume hiring portfolios. Recruitment experience within animation and/or VFX for episodic or film productions is required. Experience recruiting for animated features is strongly preferred. A working understanding of animated feature production and the creative, technical, and production disciplines that contribute across the pipeline. Demonstrated ability to advise hiring managers and build credibility with stakeholders. Strong sourcing capabilities, including the ability to engage specialized and passive talent in competitive markets. Sound judgment when reviewing portfolios, demo reels, credits, and transferable experience, with the curiosity to learn unfamiliar disciplines quickly. Excellent communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills. A team-first mindset, demonstrated through open collaboration, shared accountability, and a willingness to contribute wherever needed. The ability to manage multiple requisitions and changing priorities while maintaining accuracy, urgency, and consistent follow-through. An established network within the global animation, visual effects, or feature-film community. Experience using an applicant tracking system and recruitment data to manage workflows, identify risks, and communicate progress.

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2026-5727 - Senior Talent Acquisition Partner