Designer (Vehicles), CG

WildBrain Studios is looking for a Designer (Vehicles), CG to join our team! 

This role is required to be located in BC starting asap.
 
In this role, you will execute key designs and create original concepts. This position is responsible for maintaining the show style and ensuring that the designs work within the story specifications. 
 
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:

• Create original designs on show style according to production schedule 
• Work closely with Art Director and Lead Designer to keep designs manageable and complete work within the scheduled timeframe 
• Collaborate creatively with the design and modelling departments 
• Keep current with scripts and animatics to inform design choices 
• Learn and adhere to established production methodology 
• Identify and communicate any issues, concerns or efficiencies to Lead Designer 
• Participate in production & departmental meetings 

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong 3d dimensional design sense. Needs to be able to create appealing stylized cartoon vehicles, but be able to balance out the visual design with technical functionality.
• Strong rendering abilities - be able to paint stylized, but realistic materials to help create designs that will be an accurate depiction of how the vehicles will appear in the final show.
• Blender/Maya proxy modelling experience
• 1+ years’ of experience in production design for animation 
• Strong drawing and colour fundamentals 
• Ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas 
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently 
• Ability to work alone and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure 
• Openness to direction and ability to embrace change 
• Strong problem solving skills 
• CG design and modelling experience a definite asset 

Pay Range: $1000 - $1700 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.”