WildBrain Studios is looking for a Technical Artist to join our team! 

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.

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:

• 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.

Pay Range: $1,150.00 CAD 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 WildBrains 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 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.”