Overview
Art Director, CG Jobs in Vancouver, Canada at WildBrain Studios
Job Title
Art Director, CG
Overview
Wild Brain Studios is looking for an Art Director, CG to join our team. Reporting to the Producer, you will play a key role in controlling the overall visual direction, working closely with clients and the design team to create cutting‑edge, appealing new looks for each show. This is an exciting opportunity to be the driving force behind some of the top brands in children’s entertainment.
Responsibilities
- Establish and refine show style; develop and oversee show‑specific style guides and communicate them to the design team.
- Ensure viability while maximizing artistic objectives.
- Collaborate with clients on designs that need special direction.
- Contribute directly to project design.
- Collaborate with VFX and modelling departments to ensure render style matches show art direction.
- Attend breakdown meetings and provide input from the art department’s point of view.
- Provide quality assurance of all creative deliverables.
- Provide detailed direction to the design team.
- Proactively ensure concepts, designs and desired outputs are obtained within the project timeline and budget.
- Identify actions necessary to achieve task completion and obtain results while meeting schedules, deadlines and performance goals.
- Adapt traditional methods, concepts, models, designs, technologies or systems to new applications and devise new approaches to improve current processes and workflow.
- Foster and enable communication and collaboration across departments.
- Work with production team to identify appropriate staffing levels and needs.
- Determine and understand the needs, interests, strengths and weaknesses of the design team and use this information to contribute to its growth and development.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of art direction experience in animation or television, or equivalent experience.
- Understanding of the translation from 2D artwork to 3D models.
- Strong 3D design experience for animation.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and multi‑tasking skills.
- Experience in supervising and training, and leadership qualities.
- Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of the design team.
- Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to meet changing production needs.
Nice to Have
- BA/BFA degree in fine arts or commercial arts field (asset).
Salary Range
$1,990 – $2,100 CAD per week based on a 40‑hour work week.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including RRSP matching, multi‑tiered benefits, free mental health resources, and additional perks such as half‑days in the summer, extra holidays in the winter, and regular events to connect teams.
EEO and Union Statement
Wild Brain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes equal opportunities for all employees. The studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Title: Art Director, CG
Company: WildBrain Studios
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Category:
