Head of CG (General Submission)

Business Unit: Curated
Position: Head of CG (General Submission)
Location: Toronto, ON (Remote)
Pay Range: $170,000 - $220,000 CAD annually

POSITION SUMMARY

The VFX Head of CG is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the efficiency, volume, and quality of all Computer Graphics (CG) output for television series. This individual will define and enforce robust technical standards across the entire CG pipeline—including asset creation, rigging, lighting, and FX—to meet the accelerated weekly/bi‑weekly delivery schedules common in episodic production. The Head of CG must balance artistic excellence with rigorous pipeline compliance. We primarily use a Houdini pipeline with Karma/Solaris.

MAIN DUTIES

The Head of CG will own the episodic pipeline. They will define, maintain, and strictly enforce standardized, optimized CG workflows and naming conventions necessary for high‑volume, rapid iteration required by episodic shows. They will be responsible for quality control and consistency, establishing clear, non‑negotiable standards for all look‑dev, lighting, and simulation assets to ensure shot‑to‑shot and episode‑to‑episode continuity , especially when multiple artists are working concurrently. They will also be responsible for the following:

• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Manage and mentor CG Supervisors and Leads, fostering a collaborative environment focused on problem‑solving and delivering on‑time dailies and turnovers .
• Technical Roadblock Resolution: Serve as the highest point of escalation for complex technical challenges within the CG department, rapidly diagnosing and resolving pipeline bottlenecks impacting deadlines.
• Production Partnership: Work in lockstep with the VFX Producer and Production Managers to accurately scope tasks, manage artist load against aggressive show schedules, and flag potential delays proactively.
• Tool Standardization: Oversee the strategic development and deployment of custom tools and scripts that specifically automate repetitive tasks common in episodic work (e.g., batch processing, automated QC checks).
• Asset Reusability: Champion the development of high‑quality, modular CG assets that can be efficiently reused across multiple episodes or seasons to maximize throughput.
• Vendor Management (if applicable): Liaise with external vendors providing CG elements, ensuring their deliverables strictly adhere to the studio’s established episodic pipeline specifications.
• Onboarding & Training: Develop and lead accelerated training modules for new hires on the studio’s specific episodic pipeline procedures.

WHAT YOU BRING

The ideal candidate must be well experienced in VFX CG roles, also bringing years of experience in a leadership position ( CG Supervisor or Head of CG ) specifically within high‑volume episodic television or streaming series . They must bring demonstrable expertise in pipeline architecture and optimization for speed and efficiency (e.g., batch processing, automated quality checks), and have a mastery of pipeline integration between key packages (e.g., Maya/Houdini for scene prep, proprietary tools, and a core renderer like Arnold/V‑Ray/Redshift). Additional desired skills include:

• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex hero assets (characters, environments, creatures) under weekly production deadlines .
• Superior leadership skills with a reputation for clear, direct communication under pressure, particularly when managing schedule risks.

BENEFITS

The benefits for eligible part‑time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full‑time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part‑time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.

EEO STATEMENT

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the Company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise need any accommodation or support in order to participate in the application process.