Head of Department - Animation
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SalaryCA$149k – CA$208k
LocationVancouver, BC, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
DepartmentAnimation
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJun 17, 2026 · 4mo ago
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Define and drive strategic direction, operational priorities, and long-term growth of the Animation Department across both Feature Animation and Visual Effects productions
Create objectives and key results amongst cross functional teams
Lead alignment with studio leadership, production leadership, and department heads to evolve departmental capabilities, workflows, and organizational practices
Collaborate with Animation Directors, VFX Supervisors, CG Supervisors, production leadership, and partner departments to align workflows, resolve production challenges, and establish best practices
Guide departmental onboarding, training priorities, documentation, and professional development initiatives
Partner with Artist Management to support artist growth, retention, leadership development, succession planning, and long-term workforce strategy
Champion initiatives that improve production efficiency, creative quality, and organizational effectiveness
Serve as the primary representative and advocate for the Animation Department
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Rrsp
Head of Department - Animation
About the company
Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.
Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc.
658 Homer Street., Suite 405, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2R4
Language in work environment - English
Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP’s, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable
Summary:
Sony Pictures Imageworks is the Academy Award-winning Live Action Visual Effects and Feature Animation unit of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
The Head of the Animation Department is responsible for defining and driving the strategic direction, operational priorities, and long-term growth of the Animation Department across both Feature Animation and Visual Effects productions, while partnering with Artist Management to provide contextual information for resource planning and artist development. This is a regular, full-time position.
Main Responsibilities:
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Create objectives and key results amongst cross functional teams to ensure focus and achieve results that highlight the intersection of creativity and efficiency.
Strategic Leadership:
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Define and communicate the long-term vision, strategic direction, and operational priorities for the Animation Department across Feature Animation and Visual Effects productions.
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Lead alignment with studio leadership, production leadership, and department heads to evolve departmental capabilities, workflows, and organizational practices that support creative excellence, scalability, and future business opportunities.
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Represent departmental priorities in partnership with Technology and Development teams to drive workflow innovation, pipeline evolution, and the department’s long-term technology roadmap.
Collaboration and Department Development:
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Collaborate with Animation Directors, VFX Supervisors, CG Supervisors, production leadership, and partner departments to align workflows, resolve production challenges, and establish best practices that improve quality, efficiency, and consistency across productions.
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Guide departmental onboarding, training priorities, documentation, and professional development initiatives in collaboration with Learning & Development.
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Partner with Artist Management to support artist growth, retention, leadership development, succession planning, and long-term workforce strategy within the Animation Department.
Department Performance and Culture:
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Champion initiatives that improve production efficiency, creative quality, and organizational effectiveness.
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Serve as the primary representative and advocate for the Animation Department, providing regular communication on departmental strategy, priorities, and technology initiatives.
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Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning where artists and leaders can grow and perform at a high level.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $148,500 - $207,900 (CAD). Benefits are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP’s, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.
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We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.
*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
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