CG Supervisor

Company Overview

ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company, located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC. Our talented team includes specialists across the entire animation pipeline, working alongside creative and management professionals to deliver outstanding animated content.

Known for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered with distributors, broadcasters, and leading streaming platforms worldwide to create and produce noteworthy, impactful projects.

We operate from a holistic philosophy, leveraging the unique skill sets of our team members to maximize production efficiency while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.

Why Work at ICON?

• Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+.
• Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia.
• Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.
• Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into what’s on-screen.
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture.
• Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.
• Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive extended health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and paramedical coverage, and access to mental health and wellness resources. Employees also enjoy a pet-friendly studio, an onsite gym, and regular social events that bring teams together both virtually and in person.

Job Overview

As a CG Supervisor, you oversee the technical and artistic execution of all CG departments throughout production. Working closely with the President, Production, Supervisors, and the Art Directors, you ensure the successful delivery of projects by maintaining high creative standards, supporting cross-department collaboration, and driving efficient production workflows.

You provide leadership and technical direction across the CG pipeline, identifying production challenges, developing practical solutions, and helping teams deliver high-quality work within schedule and budget. As a department leader, you foster collaboration, mentor artists and supervisors, and contribute to the continuous improvement of studio processes and technology

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the artistic and technical execution of all CG departments, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule while maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Partner with the Head of Departments, Production, and Supervisors to establish production priorities and resolve technical or workflow challenges.
• Collaborate with the Art Director to translate the creative vision into practical, production-ready solutions.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to Supervisors, Leads, and artists across multiple productions.
• Identify production risks early and develop proactive solutions that balance creative goals with production timelines and budget constraints.
• Work closely with Modeling, Rigging, Animation, FX, Shot Finaling, Lighting, and Compositing teams to ensure seamless collaboration throughout production.
• Facilitate clear communication between Production and CG departments, ensuring priorities, updates, and challenges are effectively communicated.
• Evaluate department workflows and recommend improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Collaborate with Pipeline and Technical teams to develop and implement new tools, workflows, and production technologies.
• Participate in project planning, show bidding, and technical assessments for new productions.
• Assist with hiring initiatives, including candidate evaluations, interviews, onboarding, and performance reviews in partnership with Human Resources and department leadership.
• Monitor department performance and provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and production techniques, identifying opportunities to improve studio capabilities.
  

Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience supervising CG production within the animation, visual effects, or gaming industry.
• Advanced knowledge of CG production pipelines and cross-department workflows.
• Strong understanding of modeling, rigging, animation, FX, lighting, compositing, and rendering processes.
• Advanced proficiency with industry-standard CG software, including Autodesk Maya and Foundry Nuke.
• Working knowledge of Python scripting and its application within production pipelines.
• Experience with dynamic simulation systems, including cloth, hair, and character effects workflows.
• Strong artistic eye with a solid understanding of composition, lighting, colour, and visual storytelling.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, mentoring artists, and supporting department growth.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while balancing multiple priorities and production deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical solutions that support both creative and production goals.

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In accordance with British Columbia's pay transparency legislation, the wage displayed reflects the minimum rate established under ICON's collective agreement. Additional compensation may be considered based on experience, qualifications, and project needs, where permitted by the collective agreement.

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ICON Creative Studio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.