WildBrain Studios is looking for an experienced Technical Lead to join our team! 
 
Reporting to the Producer, in this role you will support the different departments using Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Suite and Autodesk Flow, and to help with pipeline development and implementation, acting as primary technical support. 
 
Find a job that let’s your imagination run wild!  

WildBrain 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!  

What You’ll Do:

• Offer important insight during meetings, provide Production reports and perform weekly check-ins
• Provide technical solutions to artists and supervisors in all departments (builds, layout, animation, etc.), filing tickets and working closely with the production crew
• Support the artists with both production and tracking tools 
  Help with the development, optimization, maintenance and documentation of production tools
• Develop documentation and implement training/mentorship to enhance skillsets of team members
• Provide backend support for farm render issues, Flow tool issues and Event Watcher, QA test new Magic Build releases and keep track of space allocation during production
• Perform Technical QC and delivery checks
• Document technical notes for post-mortem purposes
• End of project file cleanup

What You’ll Bring:

• Have strong communication skills to convey ideas clearly and concisely (a must!) 
• Are able to take direction and work collaboratively with a positive attitude 
• Anticipate hurdles and solve problems effectively 
• Are organized and efficient, and able to juggle shifting priorities 
• Have a strong work ethic 
• Basic understanding of rendering process 
• Experience using Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Suite and Autodesk Flow (formerly Shotgun/Shotgrid) 

This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.  

Pay Range: 
Union minimum $1458 - 1700 max for role, per week based on a 40-hour work week. 
 
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.

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 half-days in the summer, extra holidays in the winter and regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.

Learn more about our benefits here and IATSE Local 938 site.  

In short – life is good on the Wild side!

Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!

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" WildBrain 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. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”