Description
Job Summary :
Under general supervision of the VFX Supervisor, the FX Supervisor reviews concept art, storyboards, and rough animation to plan, bid and execute the simulations and special effects needed for a project.
Responsibilities :
- Responsible for establishing accurate bids, meeting schedules and show deadlines, participating in dailies and team reviews.
- Participate actively in training and recruiting, helping to build an excellent team.
- Simulate natural phenomenon by applying direct and procedural animation techniques to create a variety of effects.
- Supervise and give input on 3D effects elements.
- Supervise and communicate animation timing for effects to artists.
- Assist in evaluation of artists for annual performance reviews.
- Work with production team and VFX Supervisor to create the desired look for the effects.
- Collaborate with the CG Supervisor and Technical Directors to design and improve the FX workflows and tools.
- Collaborate with production, supervisors, and team to problem solve and share information related to show and assigned tasks.
- Act as mentor and guide to team members.
- Stay updated with the latest trends, tools and technologies in visual effects to maintain the studio s competitive edge.
Qualifications :
- Degree / diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years’ production experience in film or television effects.
- Thorough knowledge of 3D effects and simulation techniques.
- Excellent knowledge of Houdini and Maya required.
- Compositing experience is a big plus.
- Experience programming Python is required.
- Project Management proven ability in managing projects from concept to completion. Able to prioritize appropriately and always meet deadlines.
- Excellent Teamwork ability to assemble and motivate teams and work effectively with others.
- Superb Written & Verbal Communication Ability to interact with and integrate requests of directors, broadcasters, executives, clients, and team members in a collaborative way.
- Vision ability to envision and communicate clear and consistent goals and needs for projects, individuals, and the FX team.
- Organization demonstrated organizational skills including a keen attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
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