WildBrain Studios Vancouver Job Openings

Job Position(s): WildBrain Studios Vancouver Job Openings

WildBrain Studios is hiring for multiple Vancouver-based positions across animation, VFX, production, pipeline development, and payroll. These openings span a range of departments, from episodic line producing and VFX supervision to Houdini pipeline development and production coordination, covering the full breadth of an animation studio workflow. The roles suit professionals working in animation production, visual effects, studio operations, and production technology who are looking to join an established studio with an active slate.

About the Role

WildBrain Studios Vancouver has current openings for a Payroll Specialist, Pipeline Developer with Houdini experience, Production Coordinator for 2D animation, Line Producer for episodic television, and VFX Supervisor. These positions sit across departments that drive day-to-day production on animated and VFX-heavy episodic content. Depending on the role, a typical day involves managing production schedules and crew payments, developing and maintaining pipeline tools, or overseeing visual effects from brief through delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• The Payroll Specialist processes crew payroll accurately and on schedule, ensuring compliance with applicable labour regulations and studio requirements.
• The Pipeline Developer designs, builds, and maintains Houdini-based tools that support the VFX pipeline and improve production workflow efficiency.
• The Production Coordinator tracks schedules, manages deliverables, and supports the production team on 2D animation series through all stages of the production pipeline.
• The Line Producer oversees the episodic television budget from greenlight through delivery, managing cost reports and aligning production spending with the approved budget.
• The VFX Supervisor reviews and approves visual effects work across episodes, providing on-set and post-production guidance to ensure shots meet creative and technical standards.
• All production-facing roles liaise across animation, VFX, and studio operations teams to keep episodic schedules on track and flag issues before they impact delivery.

What You Bring

• Prior credits in animation production, episodic television, or VFX at a studio environment, depending on the specific role.
• Houdini proficiency is required for the Pipeline Developer position.
• Experience with payroll systems and Canadian labour regulations is expected for the Payroll Specialist role.
• Familiarity with production management software used in animation or episodic workflows.
• Applicants should review individual postings for role-specific qualifications, as requirements vary across the five open positions.

Why This Role

WildBrain Studios is one of Canada’s most recognized animation studios, with a production history spanning children’s and family content for major international broadcasters and streaming platforms. These Vancouver-based positions offer direct involvement in active episodic production across multiple departments. Compensation varies by role, and positions are open until filled with no listed deadline.

Review the WildBrain Studios Vancouver job openings carefully for each role’s specific requirements, and apply directly through the FilmLocal listings to be considered for the position that fits your background.