Compositing Supervisor

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Compositing Supervisor - Feature

Overview

 WildBrain Studios is looking for a Compositing Supervisor to join our team! 
  
In this role, you will partner with the VFX Supervisor and other creative leadership to guide and implement our Compositing department’s workflow and process. In addition, you will contribute to our Premium development projects and work on the box on shots ranging in artistic and technical complexity. You will supervise a team of artists and ensure deliverables are completed on time.  
 
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!  
 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You'll Do:

• Define project’s Compositing processes, workflows and tools in conjunction with technical and creative leadership  
• Oversee all composting work and solve high-level technical and creative challenges
• Create and maintain Compositing templates and workflows, and support artists utilizing them 
• Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor to establish an efficient framework for the compositing department 
• Ensure and maintain the expected render time, quality and style across the show and series  
• Approve and review team members’ work 
• Assist with the creation of documentation and training for Compositing guidelines and techniques  
• Participate or work on complex shots or sequences
• Meet production deadlines and maintain regular communication with the production team
• Communicate with other supervisors and team leads on concerns and production issues ahead of time
• Provide constructive criticism, wisdom, guidance and feedback that will help further their team’s career development  

What You’ll Bring:

• Established experience working in Compositing leadership for Feature Animation/VFX 
• Strong Leadership skills with the ability to train and mentor a team of artists 
• Expert level knowledge of Nuke 
• Strong experience with Maya 
• Good understanding of modelling, texturing, shading, lighting, compositing and rendering workflows  
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide creative, technical, and artistic solutions 
• Ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas in a professional and positive manner  
• Ability to adapt to multiple show styles  

Pay Range: $2788 - $3077 per 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.

Why WildBrain

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.

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.”

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Hybrid/Flexible

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Level of experience

Supervisor/Manager