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Matte Painting Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor, Head of Environments, Production Designer, Art Director, and other show leadership to establish the visual style and quality standards for matte…
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Matte Painting Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor, Head of Environments, Production Designer, Art Director, and other show leadership to establish the visual style and quality standards for matte…
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Character Effects (CFX) Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Extensive experience in Character Effects/CFX within feature animation, VFX, or high‑end series, including time in a Lead or Supervisory role.
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Effects Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…work enhances the storytelling, supports the vision of the VFX Supervisor and Head of Effects, and is technically robust for Lighting, Compositing, and final…
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FX Artist - Mid and Senior - Multiple Positions
Rodeo FX
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The FX Artist designs and creates complex visual simulations such as fire, smoke, fluids, destructions, and abstract effects, while respecting Rodeo FX’s artistic and technical standards.…
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FX Artist - Mid and Senior - Multiple Positions
Rodeo FX
Montreal, QC
- Contract
The FX Artist designs and creates complex visual simulations such as fire, smoke, fluids, destructions, and abstract effects, while respecting Rodeo FX’s artistic and technical standards.…
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Blender Generalist - Visual Development Artist
Framestore
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
This is an existing role within our team for a versatile, creatively curious artist who loves solving complex visual puzzles across the full 3D pipeline. As part of our Visual Development…
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AI Artist
Cineflix Media Inc.
Toronto, ON
- $90,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
You might have come up as a VFX artist, animator, editor, a graphics artist for television or film, a director, a cinematographer. What matters most is that you’ve worked in professional…
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Lead Artist – Red London Games
E+E Consulting
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
We are looking for a Lead Artist to own and drive the visual identity of Heaven Fall. As a hands-on lead, you will be creating high-quality 3D assets while simultaneously establishing the…
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BC, Unreal Engine Lighting Artist
Zoic Studios
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio.
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Crowds/ Houdini Intern, Disney Animation - Winter 2027, Vancouver, BC
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Vancouver, BC
- $25 CAD / hour
- Full-time
A crowds artist uses procedural animation techniques to populate Walt Disney Animation Studios’ projects with world-class crowds. They apply their technical and creative skills to develop…
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Lighting Artist, Cinematics
Electronic Arts
Vancouver, BC
…values. Our Marketing team is looking for a Cinematic Lighting…
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Pipeline TD - DMP & LRC
Stellar Creative Lab
Vancouver, BC
- $95,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Write custom tools, APIs, and user interfaces using Python to speed up artist tasks, automate render setups, and manage look development files.
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AI Artist
Cineflix Media Inc.
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- $90,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
You might have come up as a VFX artist, animator, editor, a graphics artist for television or film, a director, a cinematographer. What matters most is that you’ve worked in professional…
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AI Artist
Cineflix
Toronto, ON
- $90,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Contract
You might have come up as a VFX artist, animator, editor, a graphics artist for television or film, a director, a cinematographer. What matters most is that you’ve worked in professional…
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Crowds/ Houdini Intern, Disney Animation - Winter 2027, Vancouver, BC
The Walt Disney Company
Vancouver, BC
- $25 CAD / hour
- Internship
A crowds artist uses procedural animation techniques to populate Walt Disney Animation Studios’ projects with world-class crowds. They apply their technical and creative skills to develop…
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Crowds/ Houdini Intern, Disney Animation - Winter 2027, Vancouver, BC
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Vancouver, BC
- $25 CAD / hour
- Internship
A crowds artist uses procedural animation techniques to populate Walt Disney Animation Studios’ projects with world-class crowds. They apply their technical and creative skills to develop…
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Technical Director Pre Production
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…contribute technical expertise to the design and development of artist workflows and tools, ensuring that the pre-production process is efficient and integrated with the overall production…
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Final Layout Artist - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Previous experience as part of layout and/or previs teams on digital feature films, VFX projects, or high‑end series
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VFX Artist II
Respawn Entertainment
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
Respawn Entertainment is looking for a VFX Artist to support the Apex Legends content creation team.
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Production Manager
Mikros Animation
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Experience in the production of 3D animation or VFX
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FX Artist
Pitch Black Creative
Toronto, ON · Montreal, Québec
- Full-time
…across 10 global studios, delivering stronger, simpler, smarter VFX for episodic television and feature…
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VFX artist
Tantrum Studio
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Technical Director Pre Production
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…contribute technical expertise to the design and development of artist workflows and tools, ensuring that the pre-production process is efficient and integrated with the overall production…
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VFX Intern
Respawn Entertainment
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
- Temporary
We are looking for an aspiring artist who is eager to learn, technically curious, and passionate about the craft of real-time VFX.

Pitch Black Creative

CG Technical Director

Toronto, ON, Canada
Montreal, QC, Canada

Compensation: CAD 80 - CAD 120000 - yearly · Full-time

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Pay: Compensation: CAD 80 - CAD 120000 - yearly
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 8, 2026

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Company Description

We don’t just build worlds. We build the teams that build better worlds.

From Montreal to Mumbai, London to Los Angeles, we unite diverse talent and experience across 10 global studios, delivering stronger, simpler, smarter VFX for episodic television and feature films.

For well over a decade, FOLKS artists have come together to create ambitious work with human-focused collaboration. As part of the Pitch Black network, our teams contribute their distinct creative strengths to a broader community of talent, technology, and expertise around the world.

Join us and find your FOLKS.

Job Description

The CG Technical Director supports the CG department by building tools, improving workflows, and providing visibility into production challenges across multiple shows. Working closely with the Head of CG, Department Supervisors, and CG Supervisors, the role helps solve production problems, prepare solutions for upcoming projects, identify bottlenecks, and improve the day-to-day experience of artists and supervisors.

Responsibilities

Develop tools, workflows, and diagnostics that improve the efficiency of the CG department.
Partner with supervisors to turn known production challenges into practical tools and workflows.
Analyze and optimize production workflows, including scene and render optimization.
Support and adapt existing workflows in response to production needs.

Qualifications

Strong development skills, using traditional or AI-assisted methods.
Strong knowledge across multiple CG disciplines.
Experience with a range of DCC applications, such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, and Arnold.
Experience developing artist-facing tools and workflows.
Experience using Git.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Rez environments.
Experience collaborating with Pipeline teams.
Experience as an artist in a VFX production environment.

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving ability.
Clear communication and collaboration skills.
Practical and user-focused approach to development.
Ability to translate production challenges into practical technical solutions.
Ability to balance immediate production needs with longer-term improvements.

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At Pitch Black, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or family status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.

Compensation: CAD 80 - CAD 120000 - yearly

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Responsibilities

The CG Technical Director develops tools and workflows to improve CG department efficiency and production visibility. They collaborate with supervisors to solve technical challenges and optimize production processes across multiple projects.

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong development skills and extensive knowledge across multiple CG disciplines. Experience with DCC applications like Maya, Houdini, and Nuke, as well as proficiency with Git, is required.

Skills

Maya
Houdini
Nuke
Arnold
Git
Workflow optimization
Tool development
VFX production
Technical direction
Pipeline development
Problem solving
Communication
Collaboration
Diagnostics
Render optimization

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CG Technical Director
VFX
Maya
Houdini
Nuke
Arnold
Git
Rez
Pipeline
Workflow
Diagnostics
Production optimization
Technical solutions
Artist support
Software development
AI-assisted development
Feature films
Episodic television
Technical direction

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