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Senior Concept Artist - EA Sports FC
Game Companies
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…reference for everyone involved in development. The Concept Artist’s role is to translate ideas into compelling visuals that drive the artistic vision forward. At EA SPORTS FC, Concept…
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VFX Artist (Assassin's Creed Invictus)
Ubisoft
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
As a VFX Artist at Ubisoft Montréal, you will create impactful visual moments that enrich gameplay and elevate the player experience. You will help bring immersive worlds to life through…
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Groom Supervisor, CG (Feature)
WildBrain Studios
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Reporting to the Line Producer under the Supervision of the VFX Supervisor, the Groom Supervisor is ultimately responsible for being the architect of this discipline. They enjoy…
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Content & Fan Development Coordinator
CULT NATION
Canada
- Full-time
…complementary business units: Cult Nation (record label and artist management), Cult Studio (music production), Denim (video production), and Arketype (video post-production and…
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TEXTURE & LOOKDEV SUPERVISOR - Hybride VFX
Game Companies
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Assign tasks, mentor artists, and ensure the department delivers top-tier organic and hard-surface assets for high-end VFX.
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VFX Artist
Game Companies
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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VFX Intern
Game Companies
Vancouver, BC
- Volunteer
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TEXTURE & LOOKDEV SUPERVISOR - Hybride VFX
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Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Senior Development Lighting/Compositing Artist
ICON Creative Studio
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Lead VFX Arist | Chef.fe d’équipe VFX
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Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Principal VFX Artist | Artiste Principal.e VFX
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Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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VFX Artist
Velan Studios, Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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VFX Artist
Velan Studios
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
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VFX Producer
SPIN VFX
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Work closely with the VFX Supervisor and Creative leadership to coordinate project kick-offs, departmental briefings and artist turnovers, ensuring teams have the information and direction…
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Marketing Manager
CULT NATION
Canada
- Full-time
Cult Nation is a record label and artist management company. We help artists protect what makes them singular and build a world around it, from the first demo to the night a crowd sings it…
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Digital Marketing & Content Coordinator
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Canada
- Full-time
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Day-to-Day Manager (Charlotte Cardin)
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Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Asset TD
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Vancouver, BC
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- Full-time
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VFX Artist II (Apex Legends)
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- Full-time
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Instructor, 3D Animation and Visual Effects (Vancouver)
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- $1,500 CAD / week
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3D AI Generalist - 6 Months Contract
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VFX Supervisor
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- Full-time
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WildBrain

Groom Supervisor, CG (Feature)

Vancouver, BC, Canada

$2375 to $2884 CAD per week based on a 40-hour work week. · Full-time

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Pay: $2375 to $2884 CAD per week based on a 40-hour work week.
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years’ experience leading and supervising Groom teams in feature and/or episodic productions
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 22, 2026

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Job title

Groom Supervisor, CG (Feature)

Overview

WildBrain Studios is looking for a Groom Supervisor to join our feature team on Little Santa!

As Groom Supervisor you will push creative boundaries and create new processes and standards to push innovation, quality, efficiency, and the evolution of our Groom department. This foundational role will establish and grow our Groom discipline at WildBrain, define workflows and support studio best practices for high quality productions.

Reporting to the Line Producer under the Supervision of the VFX Supervisor, the Groom Supervisor is ultimately responsible for being the architect of this discipline. They enjoy collaborating and actively participating in pipeline development, training and building out this function with the ultimate goal of producing best in class content!

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Little 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 offbeat 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.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do:

Build Houdini Templates to streamline the grooming workflow in production
Review the artist’s work daily and provide feedback for a feature quality production
Create Creature and Character Grooms including fur, feather and hair
Define and re-evaluate our Groom processes, workflows and tools to support and further the department’s toolset in conjunction with production and pipeline
Partner with Groom/Asset TD to develop tools that support the needs of the department
Collaborate with Heads of Departments to ensure our teams continue to work together towards the same goals and timelines
Establish training materials and creation of Wiki to document process.
Assist with the recruitment and the growth of a Groom department to best support production
Lead and mentor to build a high functioning, growth minded team dynamic
Provide feedback, assessments and recommendations to Senior Management to improve the quality and performance of the Groom pipeline
Participate in new project bids defining capabilities, infrastructure needs, costs, and process

What You’ll Bring

5+ years’ experience leading and supervising Groom teams in feature and/or episodic productions
Ability to build and implement scalable groom-rigs and Groom libraries
Demonstrable knowledge of modern Groom practices in Houdini and their application in breaking down complex Groom problems finding solutions achievable within budget and schedule
Knowledge of USD related to the Grooming pipeline
Extensive knowledge of CG pipelines and workflows
A passion for building up and mentoring others to be better supervisors and artists
Good knowledge of Flow Production Tracking

Nice To Have

Experience working in studios with multiple concurrent projects
Experience developing with Python, or other object-oriented programming language
Experience defining and collaborating on tools and software in a professional environment
Experience with XGen, Yeti or equivalent Groom software packages

This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.

Why WildBrain

Pay Range

$2375 to $2884 CAD per week based on a 40-hour work week.

Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity.

We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.

Learn more about our benefits here and IATSE Local 938 site.

In short – life is good on the Wild side!

Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!

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" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”

Job location

Job location

Hybrid/Flexible, Vancouver

Applicant criteria

Level of experience

Supervisor/Manager

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Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Groom discipline for a feature production by creating creature and character grooms, establishing workflows and standards, and building Houdini templates and tools. Review and guide artists’ work, mentor the team, document processes, collaborate across departments, and advise on pipeline quality, staffing, and project bids.

Requirements

Requires 5+ years of experience leading or supervising Groom teams in feature or episodic productions, with strong Houdini grooming, scalable groom-rig and library development, USD, and CG pipeline knowledge. The role also calls for mentoring and leadership skills and familiarity with Flow Production Tracking; Python, other grooming software, and tool-development experience are advantageous.

Skills

Houdini
Grooming
Creature and Character Grooming
Fur, Feather, and Hair Grooming
Groom-Rig and Library Development
USD
CG Pipelines and Workflows
Pipeline Development
Tool Development
Python
Flow Production Tracking
XGen
Yeti
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Production Bidding

Benefits

RRSP Matching
Multi-Tiered Benefits
Free Mental Health Resources
Team Events

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Keywords

Houdini
Grooming
Creature Grooming
Character Grooming
Fur
Feathers
Hair
Groom Templates
Groom Rigs
Groom Libraries
USD
CG Pipelines
Pipeline Development
Workflow Design
Tool Development
Python
Object-Oriented Programming
Flow Production Tracking
XGen
Yeti
Feature Animation
Episodic Production
Artist Feedback
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Training Materials
Production Bids
Budget and Schedule Planning
Recruitment

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