1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsThis general submission posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration only; not for an existing opening. We anticipate this role may be open in the near future. If you wish to be considered for this potential opportunity, please submit your resume. When a position becomes available, you may be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team.The Company will only contact applicants who are selected for further consideration about potential future opportunities.Business Unit : CuratedPosition : Head of CG (General Submission)Location : Toronto, ON (Remote)Pay Range : $170,000 - $220,000 CAD annuallyPosition SummaryTheVFX Head of CGis a senior leadership role responsible for driving theefficiency, volume, and qualityof all Computer Graphics (CG) output for television series. This individual will define and enforce robust technical standards across the entire CG pipeline—including asset creation, rigging, lighting, and FX—to meet theaccelerated weekly/bi‑weekly delivery schedulescommon in episodic production. The Head of CG must balance artistic excellence with rigorous pipeline compliance. We primarily use a Houdini pipeline with Karma/Solaris.Main DutiesThe Head of CG will own the episodic pipeline. They will define, maintain, and strictly enforce standardized, optimized CG workflows and naming conventions necessary forhigh‑volume, rapid iterationrequired by episodic shows.They will be responsible for quality control and consistency, establishing clear, non‑negotiable standards for all look‑dev, lighting, and simulation assets to ensureshot‑to‑shot and episode‑to‑episode continuity, especially when multiple artists are working concurrently.Team Leadership & Mentorship: Manage and mentor CG Supervisors and Leads, fostering a collaborative environment focused on problem‑solving and delivering on‑time dailies and turnovers.Technical Roadblock Resolution: Serve as the highest point of escalation for complex technical challenges within the CG department, rapidly diagnosing and resolving pipeline bottlenecks impacting deadlines.Production Partnership: Work in lockstep with the VFX Producer and Production Managers to accurately scope tasks, manage artist load against aggressive show schedules, and flag potential delays proactively.Tool Standardization:



Oversee the strategic development and deployment of custom tools and scripts that specifically automate repetitive tasks common in episodic work (e.G., batch processing, automated QC checks).Asset Reusability: Champion the development of high‑quality, modular CG assets that can be efficiently reused across multiple episodes or seasons to maximize throughput.Vendor Management (if applicable): Liaise with external vendors providing CG elements, ensuring their deliverables strictly adhere to the studio’s established episodic pipeline specifications.Onboarding & Training: Develop and lead accelerated training modules for recent hires on the studio’s specific episodic pipeline procedures.What You BringThe ideal candidate must be well experienced in VFX CG roles, also bringing years of experience in a leadership position ( CG Supervisor or Head of CG ) specifically withinhigh‑volume episodic television or streaming series .They must bringdemonstrable expertise in pipeline architecture and optimizationfor speed and efficiency (e.G., batch processing, automated quality checks), and have amastery of pipeline integrationbetween key packages (e.G., Maya/Houdini for scene prep, proprietary tools, and a core renderer like Arnold/V‑Ray/Redshift).Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex hero assets (characters, environments, creatures) under weekly production deadlines.Superior leadership skills with a reputation for clear, direct communication under pressure, particularly when managing schedule risks.About The CompanyCompany 3, including its various business units and family of brands, provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre‑vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post‑production finishing, marketing/trailers, live‑action production,



experiences, and more.Diversity And Inclusion At Company 3Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.- The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range may be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs.- The benefits for eligible part‑time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full‑time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part‑time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.- The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The Company’s recruitment processes will also be conducted in accordance with applicable law as adopted and amended from time to time.Both external and internal candidates can apply for this general submission posting through the Company’s Career Page.Seniority level: DirectorEmployment type: TemporaryJob function: OtherIndustries: Entertainment ProvidersReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Company 3 by 2x#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head Of Cg (General Submission) - C$170,000 - C$220,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 COMPANY 3
📍 Toronto