Groom Supervisor

WildBrain is looking for a Groom Supervisor to join our Studio!  
 
As Groom Supervisor you will push creative boundaries and create new processes and standards in innovation, quality, efficiency, and the evolution of our Groom department.  This foundational role will establish and grow our Groom discipline at WildBrain, define workflows and support studio best practices for high quality productions.  
 
Reporting to the Head of Assets, the Groom Supervisor is ultimately responsible for being the architect of this discipline. They enjoy collaborating and actively participating in pipeline development, training and building out this function with the ultimate goal of producing best in class content! 
 

Find a job that lets 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! 

What You’ll Do: 

• Define and re-evaluate our Groom processes, workflows and tools to support and further the department’s toolset in conjunction with production and pipeline  
• Create Creature and Character Grooms including fur, feather and hair 
  Partner with Groom/Asset TD to develop tools that support the needs of the department 
• Collaborate with Heads of Departments to ensure our teams continue to work together towards the same goals and timelines 
• Establish training materials and creation of Wiki to document process
• Assist with the recruitment and the growth of a Groom department to best support production 
• Lead and mentor to build a high functioning, growth minded team dynamic 
• Provide feedback, assessments and recommendations to Senior Management to improve the quality and performance of the Groom pipeline 
• Participate in new project bids defining capabilities, infrastructure needs, costs, and process 

What You’ll Bring: 

• 5+ years’ experience leading and supervising Groom teams in feature and/or episodic productions 
  Ability to build and implement scalable groom-rigs and Groom libraries   
• Demonstrable knowledge of modern Groom practices in Houdini, Maya, Yeti or Unreal and their application in breaking down complex Groom problems finding solutions achievable within budget and schedule  
• Extensive knowledge of CG pipelines and workflows 
• A passion for building up and mentoring others to be better supervisors and artists  
• Good knowledge of Flow Production Tracking  
   

Nice to Have:  

• Experience working in studios with multiple concurrent projects 
• Experience developing with Python, or other object-oriented programming language  
• Experience defining and collaborating on tools and software in a professional environment  
• Experience with XGen, Yeti, Houdini or equivalent Groom software packages  
• Experience using Unreal Engine
   
   
   

Pay Range: $2115 - $2884 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.

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.”