3D Generalist Supervisor

Description

The 3D Generalist Supervisor is responsible for overseeing a group of 3D Generalists, ensuring work is created to the quality and standards requested by the client and ILM VFX Supervisors.
3D Generalist Supervisor will also demonstrate the ability to break down complex VFX shot work into achievable workflows using a variety of off-the-shelf plug-ins and scripts. As such, a strong technical background with the ability to modify and/or create scripts to develop workflows is key to their success. Successful candidates are inspiring artists and can model, texture, shade, light, look development and composite CG images or shots, however candidates will be considered if they demonstrate themselves to be exceptional in only one area, as long as they have some experience in all others and are willing to learn.


• Responsible for leading and mentoring digital artists in 3D generalist work with a focus on talent review, assessment and individual and collective development.
  
• Demonstrates ability to translate VFX Supervisor/clients direction into a series of steps to achieve end results for artist on the generalist team.
  
• Demonstrate good listening and communication skills by openly receiving and understanding direction and criticism from ILM Supervisors and communicating and defining their expectations to the 3D generalist group.
  
• Responsible for bidding and scheduling digital matte work for the Matte painting group.
  
• Partners closely with ILM production teams to proactively raise concerns and offer solutions, establish appropriate methods and accurate estimates on shot production including responsibility for the teams’ schedule.
  
• Must possess a keen eye for aesthetic detail and the ability to effectively communicate with both the creative and production staff at ILM Singapore and at ILM San Francisco.
  
• Uses artistic and technical skills to work on all aspects of CG images or shots.
  
• Able to troubleshoot technical issues with one-off shots and the shot production pipeline.
  
• Demonstrated ability to do development work to set up production workflow and establish a look.
  
• Lead creation of outstanding artwork within a shot, using various software programs.
  
• Attend dailies and participate in creative problem solving.
  
• Participates as a team member in determining various aesthetic solutions.
  
• Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work.
  
• Source suitable reference material for required assets.