VFX Supervisor
Scanline VFX
London, UKFull Time Job
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 a 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
