About the role
Overview
WildBrain is looking for an FX Supervisor, CG (Feature) to join our team. Reporting to the Producer, the FX Supervisor is responsible for defining, guiding, and delivering all effects work on the project. They act as both a creative and technical leader, ensuring that the FX department’s work aligns with the Director’s vision while remaining achievable within production constraints. The ideal candidate is an experienced artist and proven leader with a strong creative eye.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Head of Effects Animation, Director, and Art Director to define and achieve the project’s visual direction.
- Work closely with CG Supervisors and Show TDs to identify and solve technical issues that arise.
- Work with other department supervisors to ensure consistent final pixel quality.
- Identify and communicate FX requirements, ensuring they are effectively implemented throughout production.
- Review and provide feedback on FX work through regular dailies and weekly reviews.
- Mentor and guide the FX team.
- Collaborate with Pipeline to improve FX process and workflow.
- Provide bid times for all FX tasks.
- Ensure complete and seamless integration of all FX assets within the pipeline.
- Create and maintain FX documentation and training.
- Ensure that all production deadlines are met while meeting quality standards.
- Participate in processes such as hiring, casting, evaluating and coaching.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of FX leadership experience in a similar role, working in feature production.
- Advanced proficiency in Houdini and Nuke.
- Demonstrated experience creating a wide range of effects, from natural phenomena to highly stylized and fantastical elements.
- Expert level understanding of modelling, texturing, shading, lighting, compositing and rendering workflows.
- Experience prototyping FX pipeline tools and working closely with software developers to design and implement solutions.
- Expert leadership experience in managing, mentoring, and elevating teams through systems and continuous development strategies.
- Demonstrates expert problem-solving and communication skills, and adaptability to strategize and communicate changing priorities.
Nice To Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Computer Animation, or other relevant area of study and/or equivalent job experience.
- Experience with Deadline or equivalent render manager.
- Proficiency in Flow Production Tracking.
- Python scripting.
- Experience with Gaffer or other node-based lighting tools.
- Experience developing FX look materials across meshes, particles, and volumes.
- Experience with RV.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Range: $2,500-$3,500 CAD per week based on a 40-hour work week.
- Exact pay varies based on level, responsibilities, expectations, and individual experience/skills with consideration of internal equity.
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- RRSP matching.
- Multi-tiered benefits selection.
- Free mental health resources.
- Regular virtual and in-person team connection events.
Work Environment
- Position Type: Union position (terms and conditions covered by a collective agreement).
- Location: Hybrid/Flexible, Vancouver.
- Culture: Artist-centric culture with a focus on training, growth opportunities, and healthy work-life balance.
- Inclusion: WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity, and diversity, and offers accommodation for people with disabilities throughout the selection process.