Character FX Supervisor
Description
The Character FX Supervisor is responsible for
overseeing the pipeline and shot production for feathers, fur, hair, finaling
and clothing simulation. In addition, will develop/oversee any new technology
required to meet the specific creative and technical needs of a show as
assigned by the Digital FX Supervisor and Production Management.
Responsibilities
Work closely
with the Head of Character Animation, Production Designer, Digital FX Supervisor
and other department heads to maintain the integrity of the Character Design,
Animation and Look of Film, as related to Character FX.
Provide input towards
the vision of the future direction of technology in maintaining a world-class
pipeline.
Approve
department deliverables.
Develop and
manage workflow processes and staff.
Identify
potential exposures to plan. Follow
through on and reevaluate plan accordingly.
Lead department
meetings, manages expectations and provides communications during meetings.
Troubleshoot
creative/technical issues as they arise.
Provide hands-on assistance to the Character FX Animators.
Present
Character FX elements in daily walkthroughs to Digital FX Supervisor in
dailies. Ensure creative direction from
VFX Supervisor and Directors to the crew are heard and clarified.
In collaboration
with the Production Supervisor, ensure on time delivery of Character FX
elements within established production schedule. If creative appetite is too large, then need
to present ideas and suggest creative alternatives. Consistently look for a more efficient way of
doing a character effect (i.e. reuse of a character effect).
Responsible for
creating the necessary look as designed by the Director(s), VFX/DFX Supervisor,
and Production Designer(s) within budget parameters for Character FX.
Bid effects in
each sequence. Collaborate with
Production Supervisor regarding progress and setbacks of Character FX Animators
as it relates to the original effects bid.
Appropriately elevate concerns to VFX Supervisor and Prod Mgr.
State potential
costs or schedule implications when receiving comments on character effect
elements relative to delivery dates.
Facilitate
interdepartmental communication, dependencies, and technical problem solving
related to FX production. Anticipate
production problems. Collaborate with
other department peers to identify solutions to production issues.
Perform daily one-on-one rounds with
Character FX Animators: critique work and assist with technical problem
solving, and determine when character effects are ready for review with Digital
FX Supervisor.
Global:
Work with TDs,
R&D, Production Engineering and Production Management to improve and evolve
the production pipeline and methodologies.
Communicate to
R&D, Production Engineering or VFX Supervisor requests for new tools and
improvements to existing tools.
Participate in
technology meetings and other meeting as required to help evolve the toolset
towards studio objectives.
Managerial:
Work closely with the Production Supervisors in the management of the department and to create the schedule and ensure quotas/deadlines are met for both shots and sequences
Work with the
Production Supervisor on casting shots/assignments to Character FX Animators.
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 Character FX new hires are provided the necessary training.
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.
Qualifications8+ years of
experience including production experience in feature film animation
Strong working knowledge of Maya, Houdini and Python
Knowledge of Yeti,
Shave/Haircut and Maya fur
Proven Leadership
experience
Experience building
new pipelines.
Exceptional written
and verbal communication skills
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