Real Time VFX Supervisor

This is a Full Time Job

Sony Pictures Entertainment is seeking an experienced Real-time VFX Supervisor with the skills to create spectacular real-time VFX and FX. The ideal candidate has experience working within the constraints of real-time engines, shows attention to detail, and can take both artistic and technical direction to achieve the most appropriate solution. A level of technical knowledge combined with strong creative and visual instincts is critical for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work directly in engine to create and optimize stunning FX and VFX.

• Collaborate with the team to create high quality effects like fire, smoke, explosions, fluid simulations, etc.

• Integrate original and shared VFX elements to a final pixel level of quality for delivery.

• Create libraries of FX and elements to ensure efficient pipeline development.

• Consider lighting and other integration techniques to the overall scene design.

• Use Unreal Engine as well as proprietary tools and adjacent software programs to create VFX/FX assets and elements to a final pixel quality.

• Assists in R&D efforts for tools enhancements and prototyping of innovative technology.

• Along with the Creative Director, supervise final deliveries of all final shots.

• Provide department and production leads with responsible estimates for FX tasks and identify any risks to the effort

• Contribute to the design and streamlining of VFX tools and development processes.

Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience working with in-engine effects

• High Proficiency with 3D graphics, particle systems, physics, and shaders

• Expert level proficiency in Houdini and Nuke

• Understanding of VFX asset costs and impact on performance

• Solid grasp of the principals of animation and lighting

• High understanding of real-time physics and fluid simulations

• Optimize content through profiling and enhancing performance with the help of diagnostic tools

• Scripting & programming skills with Python, C#, JavaScript, and C++ a plus

• Good mathematical skills to solve mathematical problems that arise when working in-engine

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative development environment

• Knowledge of virtual production integration for film and television a plus