Arc Productions HIRING FOR VFX Supervisor
JOB TITLE: VFX Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: VFX
REPORTS TO: Head of Production
POSITION OVERVIEW
A VFX Supervisor oversees all creative aspects of a production to ensure continuity, efficiency and quality for a production. This position requires the ability to accurately interpret the client’s needs for their project, particularly in cases where they are uncertain or unable to define them. They direct a team in order to achieve the desired result within the quoted days and to proactively troubleshoot potential problems. The VFX Supervisor must have a thorough and well-versed understanding of the VFX and live-action film production processes.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for all creative aspects of a VFX production
- Create VFX breakdowns from scripts
- Work with sales to prepare bids for project outlining budget and delivery needs
- Liaise with client and interpret their needs
- Supervise the VFX component of a live action shoot on location
- Assist the PM in project planning and artist management
- Select, supervise and lead a VFX team to achieve client and project goals
- Provide efficient technical suggestions and solutions and share new knowledge with peers
- Contribute regularly to production management toolsets
- Keep on top of new software/techniques
- Assess shot requirements, flag potential problems and facilitate solutions
- Implement innovative strategies for tasks related to the project
- Responsible for management tasks including recruitment, training, coaching and giving performance feedback
- Mentor and develop direct reports to expand their knowledge, skills and abilities
- Additional duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- 7 + years of VFX experience is required
- Stereoscopic experience is required
- Thorough understanding of software packages such as Houdini, Maya, and Mental Ray, tracking software, Nuke and Fusion
- Thorough understanding of rigging, lighting, shader writing, uv mapping/texturing, dynamics, 3D tracking and photorealistic rendering techniques
- Excellent ability to communicate with crew and client
- Experience leading on a production, preferably in both VFX and live-action contexts
- Able to excel in deadline-driven environment with exceptional time-management skills
- Must be able to deal with confidential information and have a high level of dependability for attending meetings, rounds, being on-set etc.
- Working understanding of on-set lighting, camera and live-action filmmaking techniques
- Expert understanding of filmic storytelling, an eye for colour, lighting and composition, as well as an eye for successful VFX integration
- An ability to articulate technical and creative direction to ensure successful and timely completion of VFX work in addition to being able to precisely critique work
Thank you for your interest but only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please apply at our website @ http://www.arcproductions.com/careers
DEPARTMENT: VFX
REPORTS TO: Head of Production
POSITION OVERVIEW
A VFX Supervisor oversees all creative aspects of a production to ensure continuity, efficiency and quality for a production. This position requires the ability to accurately interpret the client’s needs for their project, particularly in cases where they are uncertain or unable to define them. They direct a team in order to achieve the desired result within the quoted days and to proactively troubleshoot potential problems. The VFX Supervisor must have a thorough and well-versed understanding of the VFX and live-action film production processes.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for all creative aspects of a VFX production
- Create VFX breakdowns from scripts
- Work with sales to prepare bids for project outlining budget and delivery needs
- Liaise with client and interpret their needs
- Supervise the VFX component of a live action shoot on location
- Assist the PM in project planning and artist management
- Select, supervise and lead a VFX team to achieve client and project goals
- Provide efficient technical suggestions and solutions and share new knowledge with peers
- Contribute regularly to production management toolsets
- Keep on top of new software/techniques
- Assess shot requirements, flag potential problems and facilitate solutions
- Implement innovative strategies for tasks related to the project
- Responsible for management tasks including recruitment, training, coaching and giving performance feedback
- Mentor and develop direct reports to expand their knowledge, skills and abilities
- Additional duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- 7 + years of VFX experience is required
- Stereoscopic experience is required
- Thorough understanding of software packages such as Houdini, Maya, and Mental Ray, tracking software, Nuke and Fusion
- Thorough understanding of rigging, lighting, shader writing, uv mapping/texturing, dynamics, 3D tracking and photorealistic rendering techniques
- Excellent ability to communicate with crew and client
- Experience leading on a production, preferably in both VFX and live-action contexts
- Able to excel in deadline-driven environment with exceptional time-management skills
- Must be able to deal with confidential information and have a high level of dependability for attending meetings, rounds, being on-set etc.
- Working understanding of on-set lighting, camera and live-action filmmaking techniques
- Expert understanding of filmic storytelling, an eye for colour, lighting and composition, as well as an eye for successful VFX integration
- An ability to articulate technical and creative direction to ensure successful and timely completion of VFX work in addition to being able to precisely critique work
Thank you for your interest but only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please apply at our website @ http://www.arcproductions.com/careers