CG Supervisor - TV Featurette

Bardel Entertainment•Vancouver, BC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

For more than 35 years, Bardel Entertainment has been growing and evolving, yet at our core, we remain grounded in the creative roots of the craft of animation. Our pursuit of fresh ideas, techniques, and technologies is driven by the belief that together, through creativity and collaboration, we can accomplish anything! If you want to be part of an environment that empowers you to experiment, learn, and contribute to exciting projects, come and join us. As a CG Supervisor at Bardel, you are accountable for the creative and technical execution of CG animation production. You will partner closely with Directors, Production, and Department Supervisors and Leads to ensure consistency in style, quality, and delivery. This role requires a hands-on leader who can both guide teams and directly engage with tools, workflows, and technical challenges to drive solutions.

Requirements

Proven experience as a CG Supervisor in high-quality animated television production
Strong background in animation pipelines
Deep understanding of CG production workflows, tools, and pipeline architecture
Strong working knowledge of one or more industry-standard DCCs (e.g. Maya, Houdini, Blender)
Experience in one or more key CG domains such as assets, simulation, LRC; depth in one area plus strong cross-department understanding
Familiarity with adjacent workflows such as compositing (e.g., Nuke) and/or Surfacing (e.g., Mari)
Demonstrated ability to work directly in DCCs to troubleshoot, prototype, and solve problems
Ability and willingness to quickly learn and become functional in new tools as required
Expectation to independently upskill (e.g., through tutorials, testing, and experimentation) to support production needs
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organizational and stakeholder management abilities
Proven ability to lead teams, align cross-functional groups, and drive clarity in production environments

Responsibilities

Ensure the visual quality and consistency of CG animation across all shots and sequences
Collaborate with Directors, Supervisors and Leads to translate creative vision into executable workflows
Oversee the integration of assets and shots across departments to maintain continuity and quality
Own and evolve CG workflows, identifying efficiencies without compromising quality
Proactively identify pipeline, tooling, and technology risks, and implement solutions
Collaborate with Leads and Supervisors to keep pipeline workflows consistent, robust, and scalable as production ramps
Analyze production outcomes to improve workflows and future project execution
Work “on the box” to prototype, test, and validate solutions within production timelines
Support teams directly in resolving complex production challenges—not just directing others
Partner with Production to manage schedules, track progress, and meet delivery milestones
Identify risks early and provide actionable recommendations to keep production on track
Lead, mentor, and support CG artists, Supervisors and Leads
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
Provide clear, constructive feedback to support individual and team growth