Rigging Supervisor, CG (Feature) WildBrain is looking for a Rigging Supervisor, CG (Feature) to join our team! Reporting to the Producer and Rigging HOD, the Rigging Supervisor oversees the rigging team to deliver high-quality, production-ready rigs that meet creative and performance requirements, while collaborating across departments and staying current with evolving rigging technologies.

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Santa is a new CG‑animated feature for Apple Original Films, based on the beloved children's book by Jon Agee. This musical comedy adventure follows young Santa Claus on an Oz‑like trek through the North Pole, meeting and inspiring the off‑beat friends who will create Christmas, and remind the world to believe. The film is directed by Academy and Annie Award‑winner Peter Baynton, written by Martin Hynes, produced by Julia Pistor, and features songs by Bret McKenzie.

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 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.

Oversee the rigging team’s day‑to‑day work, providing creative and technical direction through regular reviews, feedback, and deliverable approvals Serve as the primary liaison between production, the Rigging HOD, and the rigging team to communicate priorities, risks, schedules, and milestone updates Review scripts, animatics, and model topology to identify rigging needs, production requirements, and performance considerations Rig, troubleshoot, maintain, and improve CG assets to ensure reliable,



production‑ready rigs that meet animation performance requirements Research, recommend, and develop rigging techniques, modules, and workflows that improve production efficiency and expand in‑house tool capabilities Collaborate with animation, modeling, shading, and production teams to support performance and delivery requirements Partner with production to assign tasks and provide bid times for required rigs based on script, animatic, and production breakdowns Train artists on rigging workflows, tools, and techniques Represent the rigging team professionally and constructively in all project interactions 2+ years of experience as within Rigging Leadership on a feature production ~ Experience building high‑quality, feature‑level facial rigs and deformation systems ~ Advanced proficiency in Maya, including a strong understanding of parallel evaluation and rig performance ~ Advanced knowledge of Python and object‑oriented programming ~ Strong understanding of animation workflows and production needs ~ Demonstrated technical expertise in character rigging for animation ~ Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills ~ Openness to feedback, direction, and evolving production needs ~ Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts across disciplines ~ Experience developing and debugging C++ plug‑ins for Maya Experience working with pipeline APIs 2,345-$3,500, CAD per week based on a 40‑hour work week. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity. Learn more about our benefits here and IATSE Local 938 site.

WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process.

📌 Rigging Supervisor, CG (Feature) (Vancouver)
🏢 WildBrain Studios
📍 Vancouver