CFX Lead

Scanline VFX is an award-winning visual effects studio, with locations in Vancouver, Montreal, Los Angeles, London, Seoul, Munich, and Stuttgart. Attracting talent from around the world, recent work includes Free Guy, Black Widow, The Suicide Squad, The Nevers, Shadow and Bone, Lisey’s Story, and Reminiscence

Currently in production are a number of exciting projects including Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Eternals, The Batman, Moonfall, Stranger Things Season 4, and many more announcements coming soon.

Come and join an innovative and collaborative team and be challenged to do the best work of your career alongside some of the best talent from around the globe.

The Creature FX Lead is responsible for collaboration with the show side supervisors and helps main and schedule tasks and assignments while ensuring the artists stay on track and delivers photo-realistic, high-quality production hair/cloth simulation and other realistic 3D visual effects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Collaborates and communicates with Supervisors and Producers in order to implement efficient and effective ways to integrate cloth/hair pipeline and problem solve if any issues for feature film development.
  • Proposes creative approaches and solutions for any specific shots
  • On-going communication with artists, leads, production, and supervisor regarding schedules, deadlines, and shot/sequence feedback; attend all relevant meetings on shots, sequences, and production.
  • Trains of junior TD’s and Generalists in cloth/hair specific pipeline disciplines
  • Supports and develops pipeline tools and workflows for cloth/hair at both show and studio levels
  • Collaborates with the departments to and from the CFX Department to optimize workflow and pipeline

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum four (4) years of CFX simulation experience in live-action visual effects for feature films or similar production environment
  • Previous leadership experience
  • Maya, Python, and Mel Script experience (a plus)
  • Experience delivering complete milestones/tasks under tight deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Eye for detail and excellent organizational skills
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as a team player
  • Quick learner with strong troubleshooting/problem-solving abilities

We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.