SUMMARY:

As the Head of 2D, you will oversee the managements of the compositing, roto paint, editorial & I/O departments. You will collaborate closely with department Hods, supervisors and team leads, to ensure the smooth and effective running of their department from a talent, creative, technical and workflow perspective.

You will also be responsible for implementing the 2D department’s overall strategy within the company in accordance with Hybride’s different workflows.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Talent management:

- Manage and maintain regular contact with Hods, supervisors and 2D team leads;

- Promote and nurture talent and act as a mentor for Hods, supervisors and team leads in their leadership positions;

- Ensure the onboarding of new resources is done as per Hybride’s established standards;

- Manage the 2D department’s crewing, anticipating hiring needs and scheduling conflicts;

- Make sure we have the proper structure, number of artists, appropriate techniques and tools to deliver the highest standards of quality;

- Contribute to the recruiting process by being actively involved with interviewing new talents, attending school presentations and trade shows by maintaining a good external network;

- Represent Hybride at different events and industry conferences when required;

- Carry out performance evaluations, performance management and participate in annual review processes;

- Create and maintain specific reports and analytics for the VP of Operations (technical post mortems, show reports etc.).

Production:

- Maintain good communication with other departments, show production and senior management to ensure information is adequately disclosed;

- In collaboration with the Hods, supervisors and team leads, ensure productions are appropriately supported in regards to strategic, technical and creative decisions;

- Maintain a high level technical oversight on production pipelines and technical approaches;

- Anticipate long term production needs and plan accordingly;

- Collaborate with Hods and compositing supervisors to make strategic workflow decisions, assisting them in the implementation of such workflows when necessary.

Technical:

- Collaborate with the Creative VP, Hods, TDs, development and supervisors to establish long-term visions of Hybride pipelines;

- Organize and document technical meetings (forums), with TDs, development and supervisors to discuss the different workflow challenges;

- Collaborate with the compositing supervisors, CG supervisors, Hods & heads of CG (shot or asset), TDs and development to plan and establish effective workflows across the pipeline;

- Anticipate Hybride’s technical challenges and identify solutions focusing on optimization and efficiency;

- Strategize with the executives, development and IT teams regarding overall and long-term planning of internal technologies;

- Oversee the department’s processes by reviewing and editing the reference documentation when necessary.

Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately or shortly.
 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Work closely with the different production teams to create high level visual effects;

- Provide clear direction to all CG departments, setting clear objectives and monitoring the process, progress and results;

- Act as a liaison between production and the various technical departments;

- Determine, modify or maintain the most efficient technical approach and workflow possible;

- Design and implement the technical, artistic pipeline and workflow, and made sure the tools for the project are up to the task.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- Experience on large-scale projects in the visual effects industry;

- Expertise with creative and technical aspects related to VFX production;

- Excellent organizational, communication and project management skills;

- Proven team leadership, strong motivational skills and willingness to share knowledge;

- Working knowledge of Maya, Houdini and Arnold, an asset;

- Knowledge of Python scripting considered a strong asset.


Must be able to work in Quebec and available immediately or shortly.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Plan, manage and supervise all of the 2D related aspects of a VFX production;

- Provide clear direction to all CG departments, setting clear objectives and monitoring the process, progress and results;

- Ensure precise management of the 2D tasks related to a project in collaboration with production: needs assessment, schedule planning, proper distribution of tasks;

- Provide creative and technical support to the 2D artists working on the project;

- Work closely with the different production teams  to establish the best methodologies required for the project;

- Ensure that deliveries are made according to the project's quality standards;

- Work with the 2D department lead to improve the quality of the pipeline and increase resources for the 2D department.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

- Minimum 7 years of experience in animation / VFX post-production;

- 2 to 3 years of experience in a supervisor position or head of department of a compositing team;

- Possess a creative mind and sense of aesthetics;

- In-depth understanding of the entire VFX pipeline, with specific skills in digital compositing;

- Excellent communication skills, in both French and English.