Position: CG SupervisorHiring Range: $143,000 to $165,000/year for a 40 hour work weekProject Contract: May 2026 startCompany Benefits: Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine, up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.*Candidates are required to be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada*POSITION PURPOSEThe CG Supervisor is essential to the final delivery of high-quality digital effects for our clients. The CG Supervisor defines and is responsible for the technical methodology of the show. Building consensus of the approach amongst all departments and production to ensure smooth delivery of the work.The CG Supervisor will work closely with the VFX Supervisor to support their vision for the show. They will familiarize themselves with all aspects of the show, the capabilities of Image Engine’s existing tools and capabilities of the team to assess what will be required to deliver exceptional quality work for our clients. They will fully understand the clients' creative requirements, be able to share this with the crew and oversee the execution and quality control of the shots.They will identify gaps in abilities and work with the Dev and Workflow Teams to specify tools and methodologies to ensure our artists can complete the brief within the established pipeline.The CG Supervisor will also contribute to the overall operation and improvement of Image Engine by setting and maintaining Image Engine standards. This will include, but will not be limited to, engaging in cross-department communication or training, keeping abreast of new technologies, documentation,



taking part in interviews and participating in the buddy system for new employees.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESBe the primary technical leadership on the projectDefine the methodology to be used on the project, determining the technical approaches needed to achieve desired look within agreed technical pipelineWork with Production to determine what information may be required from clients to ensure a smooth show setup and executionProvide references, recommendations or technical solutions for effective task completionWork with Dev, Workflow and Production to define future direction of technology development at Image Engine.Work with Workflow to write, edit, install, and maintain show-specific configuration files and scripts.Identify, define, prioritize and oversee the implementation of tools that automate production tasksUtilize effective communication skills to receive client notes and deliver instructions/feedback to the VFX Supervisor and artistsAssess and ensure effective use of resources, both on the technical and artist level.Assist the team in debugging problematic shots and assist in optimizing shots for efficiencyEvaluate artist workflow with an eye on improving visual quality, productivity and automating processesBe responsible for the delivery of shots that are creatively and technically excellentBe actively involved in mentoring juniors throughout productionsBuilds consensus among technology,



creative and production management to create efficienciesBe an expert in the use and application of the tools and pipeline at Image EngineEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEA minimum of 5 years CG experience in high-end film2 years of experience as a SupervisorA proven leader in setting direction for a production and for inspiring and motivating production staffDemonstrated experience teaching/mentoring co-workers and assuming leadership roleSKILLS AND ABILITIESTechnical skillsStrong ability in defining a cg strategy for a show considering team and time at disposalAbility to lead and coach your various department leads about said cg technique and approachExpert knowledge of Arnold or of a similar physically-based rendererProven experience with Houdini, Maya and NukeExperience with programming/scripting languages (such as python, etc.) is a plusStrong aptitude for technical workflow challenges such as directory structure, file formats, naming conventions, scripts, automation tools, automated dailies, etc.Thorough understanding of a linear color-space workflowExcellent eye for detail for quality controlAssess and optimize render performance to make optimal use of available renderfarm allocationsCore skillsStrong leadership skills, both in spoken and written formAbility to complete bids; determine the timeframeand scope required for each briefAbility to interface with Production staff about scheduling or resources challengesAbility to troubleshoot and deal with competing priorities. Able to delegate as wellCapable of managing a full team of artists and technologists; setting high expectations, and encouraging and supporting the staff when in needsAbility to assess Image Engine resources and talent pool to ensure workflow can be completedExcellent time management and communication skillsExcellent problem solver who can focus on detail, while maintaining the whole picture#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Cg Supervisor - $143,000 - $165,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Image Engine
📍 Winnipeg