Dream Games

CG Supervisor, Animation Studio at Dream Games (London, United Kingdom)

Dream Games· London, United Kingdom·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Level
Manager

Job description

We are looking for an experienced CG Supervisor to join our growing animation studio in London. In this role, you are responsible to design & implement our creative & technical workflows that enable the creative vision for in-game cinematics, short form content and animated features. You are particularly experienced with look-development for animated feature films, and understand how the various departments contribute to the process to achieve visual excellence. At Dream Games, all team members have a genuine chance to contribute to the final product and have an impact on the company. If you want to be part of a fast-growing company, you might be the person we are looking for.

Responsibilities

  • Working closely with the VFX Supervisor & Art team to understand their vision for the look of the film, and design methodologies to get the CG team there
  • Collaborate with the Technology team to purchase or build necessary tooling
  • Day-to-Day lead the Surfacing / Lighting / Compositing teams to ensure they have what they need and achieve the desired creative output
  • Streamline Workflows, Quality checks and Reviews to accelerate inventory flow & iteration on a feature film scale
  • Ensure high quality, render-efficient assets & lighting setups
  • Work with Production and Creative Leadership on Staffing & resource requirements: particularly for look-related domains & render requirements
  • Educate Artists and the wider team on evolving workflows

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of feature-animation-scale lookdev & lighting workflows
  • Expertise in key tools like Houdini (Solaris), Maya or Blender as well as shading & rendering in Renderman
  • Experience in designing for iteration: Multishot workflows, proceduralism, automation
  • Understanding of USD and how various teams contribute to the render scene
  • Background in Lookdev or Lighting favourable
  • Experience with AYON, Shader Writing, C++, and AI is a plus
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines
  • Experience working with both internal teams and external vendors
  • Appreciation and understanding of teamwork
  • Passion for storytelling, and animation

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Why work at Dream Games

  • Culture: Emphasis on creativity, ownership, and cross-team collaboration. Employees have the opportunity to contribute to the final product from concept to launch.
  • Work Policy: On-site roles based in Istanbul (and London for select positions); flexible office setup with multiple locations in Istanbul.
  • Notable Perks:
    • Competitive compensation (rated 4.2/5 for compensation on employer review sites)
    • Hands-on internship programs that contribute to real game features
    • Annual “Career Days” events for new graduates to enter the industry
    • On-site amenities include an executive chef (as listed in open positions)
  • Engineering Culture: Strong use of modern tools (Unity, Python, Kubernetes, Go, React); involvement in the full development lifecycle; active learning through hackathons and internal knowledge sharing.
  • Headcount Growth: Rapidly expanding team (+33% YoY) provides fast career progression and a dynamic work environment.

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