VFX Supervisor

The VFX Supervisor is responsible for determining the overall technical approach and provides the leadership needed to achieve the desired look and effects for a given project while acting as creative liaison between the facility and the client.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Collaborates in the creation and/or enhancement of the Director’s vision for the production
  • Translates the vision into art/technical direction for the production
  • Guides the development of creative responses to feedback
  • Determines the overall technical approach and provides technical leadership for visual effects for production, pre- and post-production
  • Estimates and establishes resource requirements, budgets, schedules and performance standards for the production
  • Accountable for on-time, on-budget execution and delivery, as well as quality, of all effects, work for the project
  • Monitors project progress, directs staff and participates in plate shoots
  • Supervises and directs the work of several digital effects disciplines
  • Reviews, critiques, adjusts and approves work created in advance of the Director’s review
  • Conducts performance reviews and provides regular performance feedback to senior direct reports
  • Participates with senior leadership in the development of company-wide standards to resolve or avoid issues that might erode competitive advantage

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• • Minimum (6) years leading live action visual effects experience on high profile feature films
  • Experience in leading and mentoring large teams and large projects
  • Pro-active problem solver who demonstrates a strong sense of creativity and respect for aesthetics
  • Command a broad knowledge of technologies including 2D and 3D softwares
  • Must be confident, well spoken and have an understanding of on set etiquette and client sensibilities
  • Ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas clearly (written / verbal)
  • Well rounded working knowledge of the technical and artistic aspects of live action and visual effects
  • Experience in 3ds Max preferred