Brown Bag Films hiring CG Supervisor, Dublin 2026

Brown Bag Films, one of the world’s most exciting and creatively driven animation studios, is seeking a visionary CG Supervisor to join our flagship studio in Dublin. This role is a pivotal leadership position designed for a technical expert who thrives at the intersection of artistic excellence and pipeline efficiency.

At Brown Bag Films, our motto is “We Love Animation™.” We don’t just say it; we live it by placing our artists at the center of every decision. If you are a seasoned CG leader who can navigate the complexities of long-format production while mentoring a world-class team, we want to hear from you.

Job Overview

• Company Name: Brown Bag Films
• Vacancy Name: CG Supervisor
• Salary Range: €70,000 – €85,085.44 (Commensurate with experience)
• Job Type: Full-time, 3-Month Fixed-Term Contract
• Office Location: Dublin, Ireland
• Work Model: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days per week in-studio)
• Eligibility: Must have the right to work in Ireland (EU Candidates) 🇪🇺

The Role: Leading the Vision

The CG Supervisor is the bridge between the creative dream and technical reality. You will be responsible for the end-to-end implementation of the studio’s CG workflows on designated projects. Your primary goal is to ensure that every frame meets the high-quality standards Brown Bag Films is known for, while strictly adhering to the Director’s vision, production assumptions, and the project schedule.

In this role, you aren’t just a manager; you are a problem-solver and a strategist. You will oversee the CG crew—including our valued outsource partners—to ensure a seamless delivery process from initial asset creation through to final shot production.

Detailed Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Team Management

• Team Direction: Lead the internal CG crew and external outsource partners, providing clear technical guidance and performance feedback.

• Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between the VFX Supervisor and specific Department Supervisors (Modeling, Rigging, Lighting, etc.) to ensure the pipeline is implemented effectively across the project.

• Communication: Facilitate transparent communication between Directors, Producers, and the CG team. You are the “translator” who ensures technical challenges are understood by creative stakeholders and vice versa.

2. Technical Strategy & Production Planning

• Asset Management: Define the most efficient production plan for the creation of high-quality CG assets, ensuring they are optimized for both performance and aesthetic appeal.

• Pipeline Optimization: Identify technical bottlenecks early in the production cycle. You will be expected to design and implement creative solutions that keep the wheels of production turning without sacrificing quality.

• Direction: Provide technical leadership for both the foundational asset build and the specific requirements of individual episodes.

3. Creative Alignment & Quality Control

• Look Development: Partner closely with Project Directors to ensure the CG output perfectly mirrors the desired “look” and feel of the project.

• Assumption Monitoring: Keep a close eye on production assumptions. If technical or creative demands begin to breach the agreed-upon scope, you will advise stakeholders and recommend viable solutions to bring the project back on track.

• Scheduling: Work hand-in-hand with the Producer and Production Manager to maintain a realistic and efficient project schedule.

Comprehensive Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must possess a blend of high-level technical mastery and sophisticated leadership skills. We are looking for a veteran of the animation industry who understands the nuances of long-format storytelling.

Core Knowledge & Experience

• Pipeline Mastery: A thorough, deep-seated understanding of CG animation pipelines. You should be intimately familiar with every discipline, including modeling, rigging, lighting, rendering, and VFX.

• Proven Track Record: You must have prior experience as a CG Supervisor or Department Supervisor on a feature film or a long-format animated series.

• Production Lifecycle: Extensive experience in both CG asset creation and shot production is essential.

Technical Proficiencies

The Dublin studio utilizes a high-end technical stack. Proficiency in the following tools is required:

• Primary Software: Expert-level knowledge of Autodesk Maya.

• Supporting Suite: Strong technical expertise in Photoshop, Nuke, Substance Painter (or Mari), Z-brush, and Houdini (or After Effects).

• Management Tools: High proficiency in asset tracking software, specifically Autodesk’s Shotgun (ShotGrid).

• Review Tools: Strong working knowledge of the ‘RV’ media player for dailies and reviews.

Why Brown Bag Films?

Dublin is the heart of our creative operations, and our studio is a hub of innovation and passion. While this is a 3-month fixed-term contract, it offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of the animation industry with a team that has earned numerous Emmy and Academy Award nominations.

We value the “hybrid” experience—we believe the best creative sparks often happen in person, which is why we ask for a minimum of two days in our Dublin office. This allows for real-time collaboration and the fostering of a community that truly loves what they do.

Application Process

Brown Bag Films are looking for candidates who are ready to hit the ground running. Given the nature of the project and the hybrid work requirement, we are currently only considering candidates who have the legal right to work in Ireland and are available for the duration of the 3-month contract.

How to Apply:

Please submit your updated CV, a link to your current showreel (highlighting supervisory work), and a brief cover letter outlining your experience managing outsource partners and complex CG pipelines.