[Scratchpostjobs] CG Supervisor wanted at Wild Brain

[postmaster at thescratchpost.com]

WILDBRAIN is an award-winning animation studio that develops and  
produces content for the global film, television and commercial  
markets. Wild Brain also creates and distributes designer toys through  
its retail subsidiary, Kidrobot, Inc.

We are seeking a CG Supervisor to work on animated commercials,  
shorts, and long form projects.

  Responsibilities:

• Manage, mentor and supervise team of CG Technical Directors.

• Support Production and Directors in defining creative and technical  
methodologies for each project, as well as bidding staffing, resource  
allocation, and timelines.

• Work closely with each director to implement the visual style for  
each project.

• Provide technical leadership and production oversight to TD’s,  
animators and artists over the course of each production.

• Facilitate interdepartmental communication as it relates to  
technical issues and problem-solving.

• Manage the programming team in implementing efficient and scalable  
CG pipelines and quality control practices for both data and workflow  
processes.

• Supervise and aid in the research, development and implementation of  
new tools and techniques.

• Manage development of training programs for new and existing personnel.



Qualifications:

• Strong leadership, management and mentoring skills. Excellent  
communication and diplomacy skills.

• Minimum 2 years in CG supervisory role for commercials, television  
and/or film projects.

• Thorough knowledge of lighting, effects and render management.

• Knowledge of character animation production methodologies and pipelines.

• Strong communication skills – must be able to clearly articulate  
creative and technical issues to directors, artists, technical  
directors, and production.

• Maya, Shake, Mental Ray experience is essential. Experience with  
Linux-Windows integration a plus.



Qualified candidates should submit reel (NTSC VHS or DVD) with  
detailed shot breakdown, cover letter and resume to:

WILDBRAIN

Attn: CGS

660 Alabama Street

San Francisco, CA 94110

Email: recruiting at wildbrain.com