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Software Developer, Pipeline Integration
Autodesk
Toronto, ON · Montreal, QC · Vancouver, BC · AMER - Canada - Ontario - Toronto - University Ave
Full-time
Integrate and optimize APIs for Maya and other Digital Content Creation (DCC) tools
Added 19 days ago
Artiste technique sénior·e en intelligence artificielle ‒ Frostbite/Senior UI Technical Artist - Frostbite
Frostbite
Montreal, QC
Full-time
As a UI Technical Artist, you will report to Frostbite's Technical Art Manager, and you'll help make our development process more creator-centric by serving as a link between engineers and…
Added 24 days ago
Senior Technical Artist (DCC/Tools) - UFC
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
As a Senior Technical Artist (TA), you will lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge pipelines, workflows, and technology innovations used by UFC content creators. As a…
Added 23 days ago
Artiste d'éclairage expert.e senior - Senior Expert Lighting Artist – Beenox
Activision Blizzard, Inc.
Montreal, QC · Quebec, QC
Full-time
Founded in Quebec City and continuing its growth with a team based in Montreal, Beenox has over 25 years of expertise in the game development. As an Activision studio we are leaders in…
Added 18 days ago
Artiste d'éclairage expert.e senior - Senior Expert Lighting Artist – Beenox
Activision
Montreal, QC · Quebec, QC
Other
Founded in Quebec City and continuing its growth with a team based in Montreal, Beenox has over 25 years of expertise in the game development. As an Activision studio we are leaders in…
Added 17 days ago
Artiste d'éclairage expert.e senior - Senior Expert Lighting Artist – Beenox
Beenox
Montreal, QC · Quebec, QC
Other
Founded in Quebec City and continuing its growth with a team based in Montreal, Beenox has over 25 years of expertise in the game development. As an Activision studio we are leaders in…
Added 29 days ago
Groom Supervisor, CG (Feature)
WildBrain Studios
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
…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…
Added 25 days ago
Artiste de texture senior | Senior Texture Artist
Side
Remote, Canada
Contract · Remote
We're looking for a talented Senior Texture Artist with a passion for creating world-class materials and surfaces that elevate the visual quality of games. In this role, you'll be…
Added 25 days ago
Artiste de texture senior | Senior Texture Artist
Side
Remote, Canada
Contract · Remote
We're looking for a talented Senior Texture Artist with a passion for creating world-class materials and surfaces that elevate the visual quality of games. In this role, you'll be…
Added 1 month ago
Senior Technical Artist - EA SPORTS™ Technology
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
We are looking for a Senior Technical Artist to bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution. In this role, you will act as a force multiplier for art teams across our…
Added 27 days ago
Senior Character Artist (Rainbow Six Siege)
Ubisoft
Montreal, QC
Full-time
As a Senior Character Artist at Ubisoft Montreal on Rainbow Six Siege, you will contribute to the creation of high-quality customization content for existing operators. You’ll play a key…
Added 27 days ago
Senior Level Artist
Ubisoft
Montreal, QC
Full-time
As a Senior Level Artist at Ubisoft Montreal, you will contribute to the creation of immersive environments that support gameplay, mission content, and environmental storytelling within an…
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Artiste technique principal.e / Principal Technical Artist
Electronic Arts (EA)
Montreal, QC
Full-time
Joining our Research & Engineering team as a Principal Technical Artist, you will operate at the crossroads of art and technology. In this role, you will work closely with Scientists,…
Added 1 month ago
Senior Lighting Artist | Artiste senior en éclairage - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
Keywords Studios
Canada
Full-time
We are seeking a Senior Lighting Artist to create high-quality real-time lighting and help guide lighting execution across GameSim projects.
Added 2 months ago
Senior UI Technical Artist - Frostbite
Frostbite
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
As a UI Technical Artist, you will report to Frostbite's Technical Art Manager, and you'll help make our development process more creator-centric by serving as a link between engineers and…
Added 2 months ago
Senior Lighting Artist - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
Keywords Studios
Canada
Full-time
We are seeking a Senior Lighting Artist to create high-quality real-time lighting and help guide lighting execution across GameSim projects.
Added 4 months ago
Senior Technical Artist (UE5)
SkyBox Labs
Burnaby, BC
Full-time
…our newest co-development AAA project, we’re looking for a Senior Technical Artist who is part scientist, part visionary, and 100% problem solver to help us define how our game’s…
Added 3 months ago
Senior Technical Artist - EA SPORTS FC
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time
The Senior Technical Artist (Sr. TA) develops pipelines, workflows, and technological innovations used by content creators from the FC team. Reporting to our Director of Technical Art, they…
Added 1 month ago
Principal Environment Artist - GameSim - Pipeline
Keywords Studios
Remote, Canada
Full-time · Remote
This is a high level senior individual-contributor position for an experienced artist who can operate at both the strategic and hands-on levels. You will create benchmark-quality work,…
Added 2 months ago
Senior Lighting Artist | Artiste senior en éclairage - GameSim - Talent Pipeline
Keywords Studios
Remote, Canada
Full-time · Remote
We are seeking a Senior Lighting Artist to create high-quality real-time lighting and help guide lighting execution across GameSim projects.
Added 9 days ago
Senior VFX Artist
Respawn Entertainment
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Respawn Entertainment is seeking a Senior VFX Artist to help lead the creation of high-impact real-time effects for Apex Legends. In this role, you will create and implement VFX that bring…
Added 10 days ago
Senior Material and Texture Artist
Article
Vancouver, BC
$120,000 to $140,000 CAD / year
Full-time
…challenging, meaningful problems. This is where you come in, as a Senior Material and Texture Artist, you'll create accurate, photorealistic digital textures, materials and shaders that…
Added 12 days ago
Senior Technical Artist
Epic Games
Montreal, Quebec
Epic is looking for a Technical Artist with a strong focus on material creation to join the Fortnite team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for building visually rich, performant…
Added 4 months ago
Principal Technical Artist
Parallel Domain
Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time
We're hiring a Principal Technical Artist to bring the next generation of these workflows into production at Parallel Domain. This is a senior individual contributor role: you'll work…
Added 11 days ago
Artiste de niveau senior / Senior Level Artist
Highdive
Toronto, ON
…set in historical China, featuring a realistic visual style and authentic traditional combat gameplay. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, this project aims to deliver exceptional gaming…

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WildBrain Studios

Groom Supervisor, CG (Feature)

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Pay: $2375 to $2884 CAD per week based on a 40-hour work week.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Sep 20, 2026
Experience: 5+ years’ experience leading and supervising Groom teams in feature and/or episodic productions
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 21, 2026

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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.”

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Supervisor/Manager

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Responsibilities

The Groom Supervisor is responsible for architecting the grooming discipline, establishing workflows, and building Houdini templates for feature-quality productions. They lead and mentor a team of artists while collaborating with pipeline TDs and department heads to ensure efficiency and quality.

Requirements

Candidates must have over 5 years of experience supervising groom teams in feature or episodic productions with expert knowledge of Houdini and USD. Proficiency in CG pipelines and the ability to implement scalable groom-rigs and libraries are essential.

Skills

Grooming Supervision
Houdini
USD
CG Pipeline
Flow Production Tracking
Python
XGen
Yeti
Creature Grooming
Character Grooming
Pipeline Development
Team Mentorship
Workflow Optimization
Technical Documentation
Resource Bidding

Benefits

RRSP Matching
Multi-tiered Benefits
Free Mental Health Resources
Regular Team Events

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Grooming
Houdini
USD
CG
VFX
Python
XGen
Yeti
Flow Production Tracking
Feature Animation
Pipeline
Groom-rigs
Creature Groom
Character Groom
Fur
Feather
Hair
IATSE
Union
Animation Studio

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