Visual Effects Supervisor
Method Studios
Vancouver, BCThis was removed by the employer on 2/9/2018 9:27:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
The Visual Effects Supervisor is responsible for the design and execution of visual effects work on a given project. This can include both on set supervision for acquisition of plates and elements and supervision of the shot work through post production. In conjunction with the Visual Effects Producer, the Visual Effects Supervisor is responsible for the management and successful completion of the project. The Supervisor's input will be required for issues such as artist performance and team selection, liaising with the overall project supervisor, producer, or director as required, scheduling of effects production, and estimating/bidding new work. The Visual Effects Supervisor will also play an important role in the sales efforts for new potential projects. This could include script reading and breakdown, project time/budget estimation, attending first contact meetings and conference calls with potential clients and being able to speak definitively and clearly about the studio's abilities, resources and culture.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• VFX supervision as required (On set / In house through post)
• Maintain creative relations with given clients; establish strong client confidence
• Bid shots, flag overages On set/ through post
• Outline show requirements involving team size, team strengths, & resources
• Outline show pipeline procedure if unique to given show
• Communicate show expectations with VFX artists
• Communicate creative and technical input for shot design & completion with VFX artists while maintaining Director's vision and working within budget.
• Communicate Director's feedback
• Supervise VFX artists as needed, in coordination with the VFX Producer for given project
• Oversee all aspects for body of FX shots throughout post from start to finish
• Delegate appropriate tasks to applicable artists
• Monitor shot tracker data
• Update senior management to show status weekly
QUALIFICATIONS
• 5 years employment within the media and television industry with Visual Effects on-location supervisory experience
• BA/BS required
• Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills (both verbal and written), with the ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely
• Familiarity with 2D and 3D pipelines involving Smoke, 3D Max/Maya, and Nuke
• Understanding of color theory and digital camera capabilities for live-action TV, including Alexa formats (ProRes/Arri-Raw/DPX), Colorspace and Lookup tables, and Dailies and Conform processes
• Highly motivated and works well collaborating with a team of artists and clients
• Strong verbal, listening, writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed to meet deadlines