Description
POSITION: Visual Effects Supervisor
Position Overview
The VFX Supervisor is
required to supervise, monitor, direct and influence the wide- ranging creative
aspects of high-end VFX production across multiple projects as determined by
the Company. Supplying creative direction and hands on, on the box direction,
you will be responsible for driving success across entire VFX projects, and you
will have a strong understanding of all disciplines within the VFX pipeline.
You are an expert people
manager, a natural team player and forward thinking professional, capable of
interfacing with both internal and external stakeholders. You inspire people
through your extensive VFX knowledge, clear communication and by setting and
maintaining high quality standards. You implement solutions to improve the
overall efficiency at a show level. Utilizing available resources, you work
with your team to consistently deliver high quality VFX within the allocated
resources and to the satisfaction of show requirements. You are capable of
managing multiple projects simultaneously and are skilled at prioritizing
competing agendas to the benefit of the studio.
The strength of your creative
eye, excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills are highly
regarded by your peers. You provide confidence to production that your team has
absolute clarity in what is expected of them in terms of professionalism and
shot delivery. You are an active participant in the VFX industry.
Successful applicants will
have an eye for detail and an eye on the big picture. You recognize the value
of the sum of all parts in creating the big picture.
Your job is not only focused
on overcoming technical and creative challenges, but ensuring your team are
utilized to their full potential.
This particular VFX
Supervisor role requires working closely with our Indian facility in addition
to the LA studio, and anticipates the supervision of more than one show
simultaneously. You should be genuinely interested in international experience
and other cultures, and committed to improving the output of artists who may
have less experience than the LA team. This may require on the box instruction,
and a patient, committed, and flexible approach throughout production to ensure
photo-real finish and delivery, subject to budget and schedule realities.
Possible travel, on mutually
agreed on schedules, may be required. Off-set hours once or twice a week during
key production periods, to facilitate real time feedback on overseas studio
hours, are likely. On the box shot work may be required to support ongoing production
requirements and deliveries, which requirement will be evaluated in conjunction
with the head of production and Senior VFX Supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Key member of supervisory
and leadership team in growing company.
- Flexible and
entrepreneurial in approach and demeanor.
- Work closely with
production on setting delivery schedule and quality standards.
- Ensure R&H delivers
quality shots on time and on budget.
- Collaborate with the art
director to ensure all VFX shots are stress tested and meet client
expectations.
- Prototype and roll out VFX
in line with financial and creative parameters.
- Review all work for
internal and external delivery, ensuring it hits creative and technical notes.
- Set discipline and quality
standards by leading through example and regularly providing feedback to your
team.
- Ensure your leads are
effectively running their teams, providing guidance to resolve issues in the
moment.
- Mentor and actively develop
less experienced team members.
- Promote a collaborative and
enjoyable workplace influencing morale, fostering purposeful discussion and
positive work ethic.
- Work with the Sales team,
assisting with VFX breakdowns, budgets and shot methodologies as necessary.
- Assist with evaluation of
new potential resources and/or team building on an as needed basis and in
conjunction with other key stakeholders.
Required skills and
experience
- Established relationships
in VFX Industry and with current credits.
- Minimum 8 years supervisory
or leadership experience in creating high-end VFX for live-action feature
films, Television and Commercials.
- Have expert knowledge of,
and experience in, dealing with a wide range of visual effects techniques.
- Have an understanding
of/creative eye for photography/film-making, lighting, design and [animation]
timing/storytelling.
- Practical understanding of
the entire production pipeline process.
- Multi-disciplinary
understanding derived from working within Effects, Lighting, Compositing and
Asset Teams.
- Maintain a calm and
professional demeanor in a deadline focused work environment.
- Expert people
management/leadership and organizational skills.
- Technical and creative
problem solving with a can-do mindset.
- Expert time management and
prioritization skills.
- Sharpened tactical and
creative problem solving sensibilities with a can-do mindset