BC - CG Supervisor - Stop Motion VFX Project

CG Supervisor

All applicants must be current residents of British Columbia.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada ie. Citizen, PR, Open Work Permit.

At this time, this position is working on-site at our Vancouver studio in the heart of Gastown, steps away from Waterfront Station. *WFH may be considered; there is no hybrid

About Zoic 
Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.   

Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team!  

Why Join Zoic? 

• We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio. 
• We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques. 
• We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry. 
• We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds. 

Zoic is working on the VFX for an exciting stop-motion animated feature project that promises creativity, collaboration, and a fantastic chance to showcase your skills! 

Summary of Position
The CG Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all shot production elements of Visual Effects (VFX). This position is the key collaborator in defining and implementing creative and technical strategies for VFX production. 

Job Functions

• Partner with team to evaluate and achieve technical and creative solutions for shot production.
• Build a holistic view from assets - character, hard surface and organic builds - to effects elements, animation and crowds, lighting and how compositing will be used. 
• Advise production on asset task bidding, scheduling and load distribution.  
• With production, ensure shot production artists have necessary task information at launch.  
• Oversee crowds, CFX, FX and lighting in sequences and work closely with teams to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and quality standards are met. 
• Follow progress of all tasks, facilitate their completion and determine when they are ready for publishing and/or additional reviews. 
• Troubleshoot production problems and proactively work to minimize their impact.  
• Participate in technology related meetings and advise on priorities, tool and pipeline development. 
• Participate in cross-departmental meetings and reviews. 
• Proactively seek industry innovations to streamline workflows and participate in testing and implementation. 
• Oversee design and execution of documentation and training materials. 

Qualifications 

• 7+ years of CG Development experience using Maya, Houdini, Renderman and Katana on live-action TV or feature film productions.  
• Strong communication skills; ability to convey complex ideas and creative vision in simple terms to creative partners. 
• Strong understanding of overall production process, with emphasis on shot production for feature film pipelines. 
• Experience with Linux (or another Unix) operating system required. 
• Strong understanding of VFX pipeline with a focus on CG work, from on-set capture to compositing. 
• Experience defining internal CG deliverables that will satisfy downstream disciplines required. 
• Ability to translate concept art and storyreel into production descriptions 
• Ability to successfully delegate, mentor and manage team members and projects under tight deadlines. 

Additional information

• British Columbia Employees approximate Pay Range: $140K - $160K (The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position)
• Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
• All and any WFH positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and be located in BC, working on Pacific Standard Time.
• This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
• Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.