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4A Games hiring Senior Procedural Environment Artist

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4A Games seeking a highly skilled and inventive Senior Procedural Environment Artist to join our team in developing an exciting new IP. This role is crucial for automating and optimizing the creation of dynamic, large-scale game environments using cutting-edge procedural techniques. 🔑 Key Responsibilities As a Senior Procedural Environment Artist, you will: ✅ Required Skills & Experience 🌟 Desirable Qualifications (The “Plus”)

Artmer Studio hiring 3D ANIMATOR

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In the fast-paced realm of video game development, the difference between a static digital avatar and a living, breathing character lies entirely in the quality of its movement. At Artmer Studio, nestled in the vibrant tech and creative hub of Tallinn, Harju maakond, Estonia, we are dedicated to building immersive, visually striking gaming experiences for our upcoming title. Operating on a full-time, on-site basis from our studio, our team thrives on artistic integrity, handcrafted animation, and technical excellence. We are currently seeking a skilled, dedicated 3D Game Animator to join our expanding team. If you possess an expert command of Maya, a deep understanding of human biomechanics, and a passion for creating expressive humanoid motion from scratch, this on-site opportunity is your chance to leave an indelible mark on our next major game. Job Summary : 3D Game Animator Detail Specification Company Name Artmer Studio Position 3D Game Animator Location Type On-site (Tallinn, Harju maakond, Estonia) Employment Type Full-Time Salary Range Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) Relocation Relocation assistance provided to help you move and settle into Estonia   Role Overview: Crafting Character Performances from Scratch As a 3D Game Animator at Artmer Studio, you will serve as the heartbeat of our character team. Your core mission is to design, block, polish, and implement high-quality, expressive 3D humanoid animations that bring our game’s narrative and gameplay to life. Whether you are crafting responsive locomotion cycles—such as precise walks, fast-paced runs, and subtle idle states—or directing dramatic cinematic cutscenes, every frame you produce will be built completely from scratch. We pride ourselves on authentic artistic craftsmanship, meaning no reliance on AI-generated animation tools is permitted on this project. You will work hand-in-hand with our game engine integration pipelines, rigging assets and managing bone hierarchies to ensure flawless execution within Unreal Engine. Key Responsibilities Animation Development: Create clean, polished, and expressive 3D humanoid animations, covering everything from core gameplay loops to cinematic cutscene sequences. Engine Implementation: Handle keyframing, rough blocking, and the final technical integration of animations directly inside the game engine. Rigging & Setup: Rig 3D assets and precisely manipulate bone structures to guarantee smooth deformations and seamless integration within Unreal Engine. Handcrafted Integrity: Produce all animation workflows entirely from scratch, maintaining our strict studio commitment to human creativity without AI shortcut tools. Requirements & Qualifications Software Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Maya for animation creation, character posing, and graph editor refinement. Engine Proficiency: Solid, hands-on experience working directly with Unreal Engine for asset import, state machine setup, and animation testing. Anatomical Understanding: A rock-solid grasp of weight, balance, physical momentum, and realistic humanoid anatomy. Artistic Independence: A proven ability to conceptualize and execute complex motion sequences entirely through traditional animation techniques. Preferred Bonus Skills Practical, hands-on experience working with Rokoko motion capture hardware or other professional Mocap cleanup and retargeting systems is considered a major operational advantage. Perks & Benefits: Why Join Artmer Studio? At Artmer Studio, we believe that exceptional creative work requires a supportive, balanced environment. We look after our team with a robust package of benefits: Competitive Compensation: A strong, competitive salary package tailored to your professional experience. 4-Day Work Week: Enjoy an optimal work-life balance with a modern, condensed schedule designed to prevent burnout and spark creativity. Relocation Assistance: Comprehensive relocation support to help you smoothly transition, move, and settle into the beautiful city of Tallinn. Collaborative Studio Culture: Work on-site alongside a passionate, tight-knit group of game developers who value artistic craftsmanship and innovation.   Join Artmer Studio Today! If you are a talented animator who takes pride in crafting authentic character motion and wants to build your next career chapter in one of Europe’s most dynamic tech capitals, we want to hear from you. Bring your expertise to Artmer Studio and help us bring our upcoming game’s characters to unforgettable life!

Two Point Studios hiring Lead Technical Animator

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Company: Two Point Studios (A SEGA Studio) Project: Sequel to Alien: Isolation Location: Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom 🇬🇧 Position: Lead Technical Animator Work Model: Hybrid / In-Studio / Fully Remote (within country of employment) About Creative Assembly Creative Assembly crafts deep, detailed, and lasting games that entertain millions globally. As passionate game makers, we empower our teams to make significant contributions, supported by clear development pathways and growth opportunities. We are expanding our talented team in Horsham, UK, to work on an exciting sequel to Alien: Isolation. The Role: Lead Technical Animator As the Lead Technical Animator, you will be the pivotal technical leader bridging the gap between art, animation, and engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to have a significant influence on the foundational technology of a new project being built in Unreal Engine 5 (UE5). Your mission is to spearhead efforts to enhance the quality and efficiency of our character and animation pipelines, ensuring visually stunning and seamlessly functional assets that deliver an immersive player experience. 🎯 Key Responsibilities Pipeline Leadership: Apply technical expertise to create, develop, and manage the entire character and animation pipeline, from Digital Content Creation (DCC) tools to the game engine. System Development: Devise, assist, and implement complex character and animation systems, rigs, tools, and pipelines. Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Work closely with animators, motion capture technicians, artists, technical artists, and engineers to deliver engaging and immersive characters. Workflow Optimization: Review existing workflows, tools, and systems to identify and solve technical challenges within the animation pipeline. Innovation & R&D: Research emerging technologies to continuously improve the efficiency and quality of our character and animation assets and pipeline. Mentorship & Direction: Provide clear technical direction, break down tasks, and offer feedback to mentor, guide, and educate fellow team members. Maintenance: Adapt to new technical skills, offer solutions to meet project requirements, and manage day-to-day bug fixes and improvement requests. 🛠️ Essential Skills & Requirements Experience: Proven history of working on AAA titles in an equivalent Lead Technical Animator role. Technical Pipeline: Excellent understanding of in-engine character and animation systems, including locomotion, modular character setups, runtime deformation, and physics. Rigging: Excellent knowledge of complex rigging systems. DCC & Scripting: Experience with commonly used DCCs such as Maya & MoBu, coupled with excellent knowledge of Python and coding standards. Soft Skills: Strong ability to communicate clear direction, break down complex tasks, and mentor/educate teammates. Passion: A genuine passion for games and games animation. ✨ Desirable Skills (Pluses) Experience with Unreal Engine 5 (UE5). Solid understanding of 3D math (linear algebra, vector and matrix math). Experience with complex face rig setup (e.g., FACS based). Experience with C++ / Maya API & Plugin writing. Experience with motion capture pipelines and shoots. Familiarity with 3DS Max & Blender. 💖 Life at Creative Assembly (Horsham, UK) We offer a supportive and developing work environment. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Health & Wellbeing: Additional medical/dental insurance for you and your family, life insurance, and free health care screening. Time Off: Additional holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period. Financial & Growth: Annual discretionary studio bonus and defined career development pathways with personalized training support. Perks: Free breakfast daily (fully stocked kitchen), free games/merchandise, and studio parties for you and your family. Creative Assembly is an Equal Opportunities Employer and actively encourages applications from all qualified and eligible candidates. Note: Applications for this role should ideally include a portfolio (or a link to a portfolio). How to Apply If you are a talented compositor ready to make an immediate impact and looking for a collaborative home with global reach, we want to hear from you today! Please send your updated resume, professional showreel, and availability details immediately to our recruitment team. Bring your compositing vision to 22DOGS and help us craft extraordinary visual experiences!

Senior Technical Animator Two Point Studios

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Company: Two Point Studios (Part of the SEGA family)Location: Farnham, United Kingdom Position: Senior Technical Animator Focus: Simulation Games (Two Point County World) About Two Point Studios Two Point Studios creates fun, deep, and accessible simulation games—our “little people games”—set in the wonderfully wonky world of Two Point County. Following the success of Two Point Hospital (2018) and Two Point Campus (2022), we are expanding our SEGA family team to bring our next games to life. We prioritize a fun, flexible, and super creative work environment, fostering a true work-life balance where every team member is encouraged to contribute their ideas. The Role: Senior Technical Animator We are seeking a Senior Technical Animator who is an equal parts technical wizard and animation enthusiast to help infuse our quirky world with charm and chaos! You will be essential in bridging the gap between art and engineering, designing robust rigs, building efficient animation pipelines, and creating high-quality, memorable animations. ✅ Key Responsibilities 1. Rigging & Asset Pipeline: 2. Workflow & Tool Development (Technical Leadership): 3. Animation & Integration: 4. Mentorship: 🛠️ Essential Skills & Requirements ✨ Pluses (Great to Have) 💖 Life at Two Point Studios Join us in Farnham for a fun, flexible, and creative environment. We are a supportive “second family” dedicated to striking the perfect work-life balance, allowing you to have fun at the office while having time for your loved ones. We welcome your awesome ideas

Animation Director – Brown Bag Films

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Company: Brown Bag Films (Part of 9 Story Media Group) Office Location: Toronto, Canada Position: Full-time Contract Reporting to: Head of Animation Brown Bag Films, a global leader in creative-led animation and home of the motto “We Love Animation™,” is seeking an experienced, driven, and talented Animation Director to join our Toronto studio. This is a senior leadership role responsible for translating the director’s vision into exceptional on-screen performance and managing the entire animation pipeline for a designated project. Job Purpose and Core Deliverables The core purpose is to proactively lead the Animation Team in the creative and technical delivery of animated content. You will ensure character performance, acting, and animation style are maximized to enhance the project’s entertainment value, working closely with the Director and Producer. Key Deliverables: Show-Specific Animation Style: Clear and comprehensive Animation Bible, style guides, and launch documents. Final Animated Output: High-quality animation that aligns with creative expectations, scope, and schedule. Team Development: A sustainable, developed, and engaged Animation Team and a robust workflow/pipeline. Key Responsibilities 1. Creative Leadership & Style Management: Style Definition: Collaborate with Creative Leads, the Director, and the Client to establish and maintain the core animation style that is both engaging for the audience and technically achievable. Direction: Provide clear, concise direction to the team through bibles, launch documents, examples, drawovers, and other visual references. Quality Control: Lead the review and approval process for all key animation stages (Posing, Blocking, Animation Passes, Cycles, Revisions), ensuring final quality meets the highest aspirations. 2. Team Management & Mentorship: Supervisory Management: Manage and mentor Animation Supervisors, optimizing creative and technical workflow across the team. Talent Development: Identify and mentor key animation talent and contribute to fostering an encouraging and engaging work culture. Collaboration: Ensure the team understands the creative intent and entertainment value of scenes, translating this into clear guidance for animators. 3. Pipeline & Production Oversight: Workflow: Manage the Animation team to ensure creative and technical output stays on target for scheduled delivery. Resource Strategy: Influence the creative and technical resourcing for the project. Issue Management: Proactively identify potential creative issues related to the schedule and collaborate with Production teams to address them in advance. Notes Vetting: Manage the system for processing Director and Client notes, ensuring creative expectations are met within production constraints. Required Experience and Technical Acumen Experience: Proven leadership experience in managing and mentoring teams. Experience on at least 6-7 long-form Film/TV animation productions is essential. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of animation production pipelines, workflows, and a strong understanding of character performance. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with asset tracking and workflow management software (e.g., ShotGrid). Proficient in data analysis for reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint). Why Join Brown Bag Films? Join our vibrant Toronto office in Liberty Village and benefit from a competitive compensation package, a fun work environment, and industry-leading perks, including: first-rate health benefits, Summer Hours, and paid Health and Wellness Days. We actively support diversity and career growth.

Brown Bag Films hiring Animation Director

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Company: Brown Bag Films (Part of 9 Story Media Group) Location: Toronto Office Position: Full-time Contract, Senior Leadership Role Reporting to: Head of Animation At Brown Bag Films, we are a global leader in creative-led animation, guided by our motto: “We Love Animation™.” We are actively seeking a talented and driven Animation Director to join our Toronto Studio. This senior role is critical to leading the creative and technical delivery of the project’s animated output, ensuring maximum entertainment value and artistic consistency. 🎯 Role Summary: Purpose & Deliverables Purpose: To proactively lead the Animation Team and take full charge of the creative and technical delivery of all animated output for a designated production. You will ensure character, acting, and animation style maximizes the project’s entertainment value, working in strong collaboration with the Director and Producer. Key Deliverables: Success Metrics: ✅ Key Responsibilities 1. Creative Direction & Style Ownership: 2. Team Management & Mentoring: 3. Production & Pipeline Management: 🔍 Essential Knowledge & Experience Category Requirements Knowledge Extensive knowledge of animation production pipelines and workflows. Strong understanding of character performance and appreciation of how animation software is applied in production. Experience Proven experience on at least 6-7 long-form Film/TV animation productions. Strong leadership background in managing and mentoring teams, including forecasting project solutions and requirements. Well-founded experience with asset tracking & workflow management software (e.g., ShotGrid). Technical Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint). Experience with data analysis for reporting purposes. 🎬 Animation Director: Job Description Rewrite 🌟 Company: Brown Bag Films (Part of 9 Story Media Group) Location: Toronto Office Position: Full-time Contract, Senior Leadership Role Reporting to: Head of Animation At Brown Bag Films, we are a global leader in creative-led animation, guided by our motto: “We Love Animation™.” We are actively seeking a talented and driven Animation Director to join our Toronto Studio. This senior role is critical to leading the creative and technical delivery of the project’s animated output, ensuring maximum entertainment value and artistic consistency. 🎯 Role Summary: Purpose & Deliverables Purpose: To proactively lead the Animation Team and take full charge of the creative and technical delivery of all animated output for a designated production. You will ensure character, acting, and animation style maximizes the project’s entertainment value, working in strong collaboration with the Director and Producer. Key Deliverables: Success Metrics: ✅ Key Responsibilities 1. Creative Direction & Style Ownership: 2. Team Management & Mentoring: 3. Production & Pipeline Management: 🔍 Essential Knowledge & Experience Category Requirements Knowledge Extensive knowledge of animation production pipelines and workflows. Strong understanding of character performance and appreciation of how animation software is applied in production. Experience Proven experience on at least 6-7 long-form Film/TV animation productions. Strong leadership background in managing and mentoring teams, including forecasting project solutions and requirements. Well-founded experience with asset tracking & workflow management software (e.g., ShotGrid). Technical Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint). Experience with data analysis for reporting purposes. 💖 Why Join Brown Bag Films in Toronto? As a key part of 9 Story Media Group, we offer an amazing place full of talented artists and creators. Diversity & Inclusion: We are actively committed to ensuring equity in our recruitment process. Candidates from diverse backgrounds (including Indigenous, Racialized, LGBT2SQ+ communities, and individuals with disabilities) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Background Supervisor – Brown Bag Films

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Company: Brown Bag Films (Part of 9 Story Media Group) Location: Toronto Office Position: Full-time Contract Reporting to: Art Director Brown Bag Films, a successful creative-led animation studio driven by our motto, “We Love Animation™,” is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Background Supervisor. This role is based in our Toronto studio and is essential for leading, managing, and mentoring our Background Paint department, ensuring the consistent artistic quality and integrity of the production. Job Purpose and Core Deliverables The primary purpose of this role is to manage, mentor, and develop the BG Paint Team in the creation of all background paintings. You will interpret and create key background paintings and master backgrounds under the direction of the Art Director, ensuring output is on schedule and on style. Key Outputs: Final Background Paintings that consistently meet quality standards and maintain the established visual style. A well-trained, highly motivated, and efficient Background Painter/Artist team. Key Responsibilities (Team Management, Quality Control & Production) 1. Leadership and Team Development: Lead and develop the BG paint team, ensuring all painted backgrounds strictly adhere to the production’s visual style. Provide clear, concise upfront direction, regular one-on-one mentorship, and feedback to the team. Resolve technical or artistic questions and foster an encouraging, engaging work environment. Act as an exemplar by maintaining an inspiring personal production quota. 2. Artistic Oversight & Reference Creation: Create Master Backgrounds and provide necessary color keys for the team’s reference. Review storyboards/animatics and layout lists to effectively cast and distribute backgrounds. Work closely with the Art Director and Director to find optimal solutions for technical and artistic challenges. 3. Quality and Schedule Management: Review and approve backgrounds to ensure they are painted in the correct style, layered correctly, and technically ready for Scene Planning and Animation. Keep the background paint production on schedule by proactively anticipating problems (technical/scheduling) and offering solutions. Track progress against goals and milestones (e.g., using ShotGrid), managing staffing and asset issues in collaboration with Production. Required Knowledge, Experience, and Technical Skills Category Essential Requirements Knowledge Strong foundation in art and design for Animation. Expert knowledge of color theory and color styling. Experience Professional experience in Background Paint or environmental color visual development for a TV Series or Feature Film. Leadership Proven experience managing, mentoring, and leading art teams in an animation environment, including project forecasting. Technical Skills Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop. Experience with painting backgrounds for animation production. Familiarity with asset tracking/workflow software (e.g., ShotGrid).

Brown Bag Films hiring Background Supervisor

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Company: Brown Bag Films (Part of 9 Story Media Group) Location: Toronto Office Position: Full-time Contract, Supervisor Reporting to: Art Director At Brown Bag Films, we are one of the world’s most exciting and successful creative-led animation studios, driven by our motto: “We Love Animation™.” Our Toronto team is searching for an experienced and talented Background Supervisor to lead and mentor our Background Paint department, ensuring the highest visual quality and artistic integrity across the production.1 🎯 Role Summary: Purpose & Deliverables Purpose: To lead, manage, and mentor the BG Paint Team in the creation of all background paintings, interpreting the artistic style and working with the Art Director to create key master backgrounds that maintain quality, style, and schedule.2 Key Deliverables: Success Metrics: ✅ Key Responsibilities 1. Team Management & Mentorship: 2. Artistic & Technical Oversight: 3. Production & Schedule Management: 🔍 Essential Knowledge & Expertise Category Requirements Knowledge Strong knowledge of art, design, and composition with a focus on Animation. Strong expertise in color theory and color styling. Experience Proven professional experience in Background Paint or environmental color visual development for an animated TV Series or Feature. Leadership Prior leadership experience managing and mentoring teams in an animation environment, including forecasting project solutions and requirements. Technical Skills Expert proficiency in Photoshop. Experience painting backgrounds for an animation production environment. Well-founded experience with asset tracking systems & workflow management software (e.g., ShotGrid). 💖 Why Join Brown Bag Films in Toronto? As a successful creative-led studio, we value our artists and focus on career growth. Diversity & Inclusion: 9 Story Media is committed to equity and encourages applications from all diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, Racialized, LGBT2SQ+ communities, and individuals with disabilities. We strive to build a workforce that is truly representative

CG Supervisor – Brown Bag Films

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Company: Brown Bag Films (Part of 9 Story Media Group) Location: Toronto Office Position: Full-time Contract, Senior Position Reporting to: VFX Supervisor Brown Bag Films is seeking a highly experienced, technically astute, and motivational CG Supervisor for a senior contract opportunity in our Toronto studio. This role is crucial for leading the technical implementation and successful delivery of our 3D animation projects. Successful applicants must have extensive knowledge of the entire 3D pipeline and proven experience in leading complex CG teams. 🎯 Role Summary: Purpose & Deliverables Purpose: To lead the project’s CG crew and technical execution, ensuring the studio’s CG workflows and pipeline are implemented effectively. The goal is to deliver final CG output that meets high studio standards, fulfills the Director’s creative vision, and adheres strictly to production schedule and assumptions. Key Deliverables: High-quality CG Output for the designated project (both episodic and asset-based). Comprehensive Production Plan detailing the creation of all CG assets and episodic workflow. Clear documentation of Creative and Technical Requirements. Success Metrics: Efficient pipeline implementation and timely project delivery. Consistent achievement of creative and technical quality standards. Positive feedback and final approvals from the Director and Client. ✅ Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership & Collaboration: Crew Management: Lead the project’s entire CG crew, including any outsourced partners, ensuring efficient and effective project delivery. Pipeline Integration: Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor and other CG Department Supervisors to oversee the technical implementation of all pipelines. Communication: Serve as the primary facilitator for effective communication between Directors, Producers, and the CG team, providing clarity on workflow, pipeline status, and production challenges. 2. Technical & Strategic Planning: Technical Direction: Lead the technical strategy for all asset building and episodic production requirements. Production Plan: Define the most efficient and effective production plan for the creation and integration of all CG assets. Problem Solving: Proactively identify technical, creative, or organizational bottlenecks and implement timely, practical solutions. Risk Management: Advise stakeholders immediately when agreed production assumptions or schedules are jeopardized, recommending clear solutions for resolution. Scheduling: Collaborate with the Project’s Producer and Production Manager to define and track the project’s schedule. 🔍 Essential Knowledge & Expertise Category Requirements Knowledge Thorough understanding of the entire CG animation pipeline across all major disciplines (Modeling, Rigging, Texturing, Lighting, Rendering, and Visual FX). Experience Proven success as a CG Supervisor or Department Supervisor on a long-format project or feature film. Extensive experience in CG asset creation and CG shot production. Proven leadership experience in motivating and directing a technical team. Technical Skills Expert proficiency in Autodesk Maya. Strong technical expertise across a range of industry-standard CG software (e.g., Nuke, Photoshop, Substance Painter or Mari, ZBrush, Houdini, or After Effects). Proficiency in asset tracking software (e.g., Autodesk Shotgun). Strong working knowledge of RV media player. 💖 Why Join Brown Bag Films? Working at Brown Bag Films means joining a vibrant, creative community that truly values its artists. Perks & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive compensation package, first-rate health + dental benefits, Summer Hours, paid Health and Wellness Days, and a supportive, growth-focused environment. Location: Join over 200 artists in our cool and trendy Liberty Village office in Toronto. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equity in recruitment and encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds. We seek a workforce that reflects our commitment to representing our audience.

Brown Bag Films hiring CG Supervisor

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🌟 CG Supervisor: Job Description Rewrite 🌟 Company: Brown Bag Films (Part of 9 Story Media Group) Location: Toronto Office Position: Full-time Contract, Senior Position Reporting to: VFX Supervisor Brown Bag Films is seeking a highly experienced and technically astute CG Supervisor for a short-term contract opportunity in our Toronto studio. This senior leadership role requires extensive knowledge of the entire 3D animation workflow and pipeline, strong motivational qualities, and proven success in leading complex CG projects. 🎯 Role Summary: Purpose & Deliverables Purpose: To lead the studio’s CG crew and technical implementation for a designated project, ensuring all CG output meets the Director’s creative vision and studio quality standards, while strictly adhering to the production assumptions and schedule. Key Deliverables: Success Metrics: ✅ Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership & Team Management: 2. Technical Strategy & Problem Solving: 3. Creative Oversight & Production Planning: 🔍 Essential Knowledge & Expertise Category Requirements Knowledge Thorough understanding of the entire CG animation pipeline across all major disciplines (Modeling, Rigging, Texturing, Lighting, Rendering, and FX). Experience Proven success as a CG Supervisor or Department Supervisor on a long-format project or feature film. Extensive experience in CG asset creation and CG shot production. Proven experience in leading and motivating a team. Technical Skills Expert proficiency in Autodesk Maya. Strong technical expertise across a range of industry-standard CG software (e.g., Nuke, Photoshop, Substance Painter or Mari, ZBrush, Houdini, or After Effects). Proficiency in asset tracking software (e.g., Autodesk Shotgun). Strong knowledge of RV media player. 🌟 CG Supervisor: Job Description Rewrite 🌟 Company: Brown Bag Films (Part of 9 Story Media Group) Location: Toronto Office Position: Full-time Contract, Senior Position Reporting to: VFX Supervisor Brown Bag Films is seeking a highly experienced and technically astute CG Supervisor for a short-term contract opportunity in our Toronto studio. This senior leadership role requires extensive knowledge of the entire 3D animation workflow and pipeline, strong motivational qualities, and proven success in leading complex CG projects. 🎯 Role Summary: Purpose & Deliverables Purpose: To lead the studio’s CG crew and technical implementation for a designated project, ensuring all CG output meets the Director’s creative vision and studio quality standards, while strictly adhering to the production assumptions and schedule. Key Deliverables: Success Metrics: ✅ Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership & Team Management: 2. Technical Strategy & Problem Solving: 3. Creative Oversight & Production Planning: 🔍 Essential Knowledge & Expertise Category Requirements Knowledge Thorough understanding of the entire CG animation pipeline across all major disciplines (Modeling, Rigging, Texturing, Lighting, Rendering, and FX). Experience Proven success as a CG Supervisor or Department Supervisor on a long-format project or feature film. Extensive experience in CG asset creation and CG shot production. Proven experience in leading and motivating a team. Technical Skills Expert proficiency in Autodesk Maya. Strong technical expertise across a range of industry-standard CG software (e.g., Nuke, Photoshop, Substance Painter or Mari, ZBrush, Houdini, or After Effects). Proficiency in asset tracking software (e.g., Autodesk Shotgun). Strong knowledge of RV media player. 💖 Why Join Brown Bag Films? Working at Brown Bag Films means joining a vibrant, creative community that truly values its artists. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equity in recruitment and encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous, Racialized, LGBT2SQ+ communities, and people with disabilities.