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FX Supervisor

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Job Description:

The FX Supervisor is responsible for identifying all effects in a sequence and clarifying with the Director, VFX Supervisor, and Production Designer when necessary. The FX Supervisor should demonstrate a mastery of the toolset, techniques, and workflows used in FX development and to be able to effectively supervise the FX team technically and artistically.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

·         May be required to do hands on development and/or shot work.

·         Actively seek out and understand the Directors’ vision for a film. 

·         In collaboration with the Production Supervisor, ensure on time delivery of effects elements within an established production schedule. 

·         Consistently look for a more efficient way of doing an effect (i.e. reuse of an effect), and work with the director and producer to manage costs.

·         Work with the Production Supervisor to create the schedule; manage progress and delivery of effects elements based on production schedule milestones (i.e. start of motion, start & end of key shot lighting, start of production lighting, and final lighting delivery).  Offer suggestions on how to achieve FX on time and on budget.

·         Bid effects in each sequence.  Collaborate with Production Supervisor regarding progress of FX Artist as it relates to the original bid.  Appropriately elevate concerns to VFX Supervisor and Prod Mgr.

·         State potential costs or schedule implications when receiving comments on effect elements.

·         Present effects in daily walkthroughs to VFX Supervisor or to Directors in FX Dailies.  Ensure creative direction from VFX Supervisor and Directors are clearly passed on to the crew.

·         Assess and determine the need for developing a new system or use existing system.  Supervise development to ensure delivery of FX element. 

·         Facilitate interdepartmental communication, dependencies, and technical problem solving related to FX production.  Anticipate production problems.  Collaborate with other department Supervisors to identify solutions to production issues.

·         Perform daily one-on-one rounds with FX Artist: critique work and assist with technical problem solving, and determine when effects are ready for review with VFX Supervisor.

·         Develop/oversee any new technology required to meet the specific creative and technical needs of the show.

 

Managerial Skills:

·         Appropriately elevate issues and solutions to Production Management effectively. 

·         Is able to meet or exceed the creative goals of the department.

·         Work closely with the Production Supervisors in the management of the department and to create the schedule and ensure schedules and deliverables are met for both shots and sequences.  Supervises FX Leads and FX Artist.

·         Work with the Production Supervisor on casting shots to FX Artist.

·         Responsible for improving the performance of artists on the team.  Mentor artists to provide guidance, experience and insight.  Involved in trying to resolve performance related issues.

·         Responsible with Production Supervisor for maintaining crew morale.  Foster good working atmosphere and ethics. 

·         Deliver reviews with Production Supervisor to crew members; help manage career growth of staff; provide recommendations for promotions.

·         Work with management in the casting and staffing of talent on the show. 

·         Help with recruiting and perform interviews.  Ensure that FX new hires are provided the necessary training.

·         Responsible for participation in the unification and initiatives for the studio.

·         Facilitate meetings with artists to keep the crew informed on show changes and requirements.

·         Ensure open lines of communication with other departments and department heads.

 

Qualifications:

·           8+ years of experience including production experience in feature film animation

·           Strong working knowledge of Maya, Houdini, and Python; Nuke, Photoshop, modeling experience desirable

·           Demonstrate strong leadership skills and experience

·           Experience building new pipelines.

·           Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

 

 

Job Location:

Shanghai, China 

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