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Modeling & Surfacing Supervisor

Stellar Creative Lababout 16 hours ago
Vancouver, BC
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Flexible hybrid schedule
Extended health benefits
Professional development support

About the role

At Stellar, we aim to build a studio where people actually want to work.We face the inevitable ups and downs of production as a truly supportive and connected team, prioritizing open communication over anyone working in isolation. We value honesty, creativity, and looking out for one another.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an Asset Supervisor to be the ultimate bridge between our design vision, the 3D production floor and the client’s high standards for an unannounced, high-profile streaming series.

In this role, you are the gatekeeper of quality and the operational glue for the Modeling and Surfacing. Working side-by-side with the Line Producer, Director and CG/VFX Supervisors, you will align the Modeling and Surfacing, in close collaboration Rigging team, with the client's creative goals and guarantee timely, shot-ready deliveries to downstream departments. If you thrive on solving complex technical puzzles and leading a team to build breathtaking 3D worlds, we want you on our front line.

In this role, success looks like:

Asset Management & Quality Control:

  • Oversee, manage Modeling and Surfacing creation, ensure Stellar’s outputs are highly aligned with client’s creative and technical requirements.
  • Ensure every asset delivered to the floor is truly "shot-ready" and meets the high technical and aesthetic quality standards.

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

  • Lead and inspire a team of modeling and surfacing artists, actively supporting their professional growth and technical development.
  • Provide clear, constructive feedback to elevate the team's output while gracefully guiding them through constant production changes and client revisions.
  • Maintain an open-communication environment, utilizing active listening and a proactive "client service" mentality when supporting your crew.

Production Partnership & Tracking:

  • Collaborate tightly with the Production team to establish realistic delivery schedules and maintain quality benchmarks.
  • Maintain a clear view of the horizon for future hurdles or challenges and keep Production notified of potential blockers to the Schedule
  • Meticulously track asset creation progress and approvals, ensuring no bottlenecks hold up the downstream departments.

Pipeline & Technical Problem Solving:

  • Collaborate with the Pipeline department to ensure a smooth flow of assets, proactively identifying workflow flaws and championing potential improvements.
  • Communicate constantly with the CG Supervisor to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues before they impact the schedule.

The Requirements

Must-Haves:

-**Experience:**3+ years of experience in a Supervisor or Lead position overseeing the asset creation process. -**Tools:**Expert-level proficiency in Maya and a comprehensive understanding of industry-standard asset software and workflows. -**Leadership Style:**You are proactive, highly organized, and confident. You enjoy the energy of a fast-paced creative team and can communicate clearly in person or over video calls. -**Technical:**Deep understanding of the animation production pipeline. -**Production:**Experience with Flow Production Tracking (Shotgrid) for reviewing and tracking shot progress. -Eligibility: Legally eligible to work in British Columbia, Canada

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experience working within a hybrid 2D/CG aesthetic.
  • Deep knowledge of both 3D episodic television and feature film asset workflows.

Why Join Stellar?

-**Flexible Environment:**We offer a flexible hybrid schedule that will vary with project and team requirements. -**Comprehensive Benefits:**Extended health benefits. -**Growth:**Professional development support to help you stay ahead of tech and creative trends. -**Culture:**A collaborative, ego-free environment where technical expertise fuels creative magic.

At Stellar Creative Lab, we believe diversity and inclusion are key to creativity and collaboration. We’re committed to building a supportive, open, and diverse community where everyone can thrive. We're always looking for ways to improve accessibility, so feel free to share any feedback or suggestions with us.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, though priority will be given to BC Residents, Canadians and Canadian Permanent Residents.

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About Stellar Creative Lab

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
51-200

Animation is our passion.

We live, breathe and love animation. 3D Features, Series, Cinematics, Ride Movies, AR/VR.

Top talent, brilliant creative, cutting-edge technology. On time. On budget.

We are a culture, team and pipeline that is ready for the creative process.

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