VFX Supervisor

Description

Overview

The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) is a world leader in live sports and entertainment experiences. The company presents or hosts a broad array of premier events in its diverse collection of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre; the Forum in Inglewood, CA; and The Chicago Theatre. Other MSG properties include legendary sports franchises: the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL); two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL); and esports teams through Counter Logic Gaming, a leading North American esports organization, and Knicks Gaming, MSG’s NBA 2K League franchise. In addition, the Company features the popular original production – the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes – and through Boston Calling Events, produces New England’s preeminent Boston Calling Music Festival. Also under the MSG umbrella is TAO Group Hospitality, a world-class hospitality group with globally-recognized entertainment, dining and nightlife brands including Tao, Marquee, Lavo, Avenue, Beauty & Essex and Cathédrale. More information is available at www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com

The Madison Square Garden Company’s vision is to revolutionize entertainment through MSG Sphere – state-of-the-art venues that will pioneer the next generation of immersive experiences and create unforgettable moments. MSG Sphere will utilize a number of cutting-edge technologies to become the first venue to deliver large-scale, fully immersive experiences. Inside the venue, these technologies include: the largest and highest resolution LED screen on Earth; an advanced acoustics system featuring beamforming technology; an infrasound haptic system that uses vibrations so guests can “feel” the experience; and connectivity that will deliver 25 megabits per second for every guest. Together these technologies will create a powerful platform, making MSG Sphere the venue of choice for a wide variety of content -- including attractions, concerts, residencies, corporate events, product launches and select sporting events. MSG is building its first MSG Sphere venue in Las Vegas with the goal of completing the project during calendar year 2021. In addition to its iconic spherical shape, MSG Sphere in Las Vegas will feature a fully programmable LED exterior.

Role Summary

We seek a highly experience individual to join our team as VFX Supervisor. The VFX Supervisor is responsible for the production of high caliber visual effects on the nearly two year-long production. The VFX supervisor will be responsible for supervising and ensuring the technical and creative quality of images captured for 16k, 60fps will translate to the nearly four-acre Sphere. The standard of quality is established during his exchanges with the Director and production staff.
He/She must work closely with the Director to understand and interpret the creative intentions while remaining conscious of the project's budget constraints set by the production team. A successful candidate will remain calm under pressure, self-motivated, flexible, able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with extreme attention to visual and technical detail.

Specific Functions/Activities Summary

Partner with producers and key creatives to ensure the portfolio of work on all projects is accomplished efficiently, to the required quality standards, and within the schedule.
Work with DP and Creative Director to plan practical shoots as necessary to work seamlessly with post-production; ensure an on-location presence during shooting to assure technical guidelines are followed for post-production.
Prepare the visual effects production breakdown including developing methodology and approach to show in order to accomplish work efficiently and within show budget.
Maintain communications between the Director and the production team. Runs dailies, give crew direction on shots and assets, aesthetic direction and feedback
Strong understanding of directory structure, file formats, naming conventions, scripts, automation tools, automated dailies
Maintain a high level of proficiency in current tools and methodologies - both proprietary and 3rd party applications available on the market.
Lead the VFX crew, provide mentoring, individual training and professional guidance as needed.
Develop knowledge of the individual skills sets of digital and production artists.
Participate in show and annual performance reviews for the VFX artists.
Aware of the impact creative decisions have on a show's schedule & budget, and be willing to change the creative choices, when possible, to stay on schedule budget.

Qualifications

10 + years hands-on digital production experience as a VFX supervisor in a feature film production environment.
A demonstrable blend of technical and artistic skills, preferably with experience as a Technical Director or Digital Artist.
Extensive knowledge of VFX production and CG pipelines
Thorough understanding of film production and on-set experience
Reel demonstrating robust high end Feature Film VFX experience.
Must be attentive to the production team, the other supervisors and the coordinators;
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Fine Art, or equivalent work experience.
Experience with Mystika, Shake, Nuke, and asset manager, Shotgun or proprietary equivalent.
Experience with Maya, 3dsMax, XSI, Adobe Photoshop or proprietary equivalent.
Excellent project management skills
Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
Strong knowledge and understanding of Lighting, Compositing, Digital Matte Painting, Texturing and Modeling.
Must be willing and able to travel to location for on-set work

Education

Candidates who have completed 60 credits of college-level coursework (representing 2 years), or have shown similar self-development through certifications, trade school coursework, etc. are preferred.

EEO Statement

At MSG we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations.

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