CG Supervisor (Expression of Interest)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 5 years CG experience in high-end film
2 years of experience as a Supervisor
A proven leader in setting direction for a production and for inspiring and motivating production staff
Demonstrated experience teaching/mentoring co-workers and assuming leadership role
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Technical skills
Strong ability in defining a cg strategy for a show considering team and time at disposal
Ability to lead and coach your various department leads about said cg technique and approach
Expert knowledge of Arnold or of a similar physically-based renderer
Proven experience with Houdini, Maya and Nuke
Experience with programming/scripting languages (such as python, etc.) is a plus
Strong aptitude for technical workflow challenges such as directory structure, file formats, naming conventions, scripts, automation tools, automated dailies, etc.
Thorough understanding of a linear color-space workflow
Excellent eye for detail for quality control
Assess and optimize render performance to make optimal use of available renderfarm allocations
Core skills
Strong leadership skills, both in spoken and written form
Ability to complete bids; determine the timeframe and scope required for each brief
Ability to interface with Production staff about scheduling or resources challenges
Ability to troubleshoot and deal with competing priorities. Able to delegate as well
Capable of managing a full team of artists and technologists; setting high expectations, and encouraging and supporting the staff when in needs
Ability to assess Image Engine resources and talent pool to ensure workflow can be completed
Excellent time management and communication skills
Excellent problem solver who can focus on detail, while maintaining the whole picture
Full job description
Position: CG Supervisor
Hiring Range: $143,000 to $165,000/year for a 40 hour work week
Project Contract: To Be Confirmed
Company Benefits: Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine, up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.
*Candidates are required to be based in British Columbia*
ABOUT IMAGE ENGINE
Image Engine is a world-class VFX studio based in Vancouver, BC, that has built a reputation for excellence in the visual effects industry since 1995. We specialize in crafting stunning visual effects for feature films and television with an award-winning portfolio that includes The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian, Game Of Thrones, Lost in Space, Jurassic World, and District 9.
We offer a full range of visual effects services, from concept designs and pre-visualization to CG animation, compositing, and explosive volumetric digital effects. Our crew is passionate about storytelling and pushing the artistic and technical boundaries to deliver the highest quality work on every project. R&D is central to our philosophy of driving creativity through innovation and we’re committed to continually evolving our robust production pipelines.
At Image Engine, we value diversity and teamwork, and we’re proud to foster a workplace culture that is supportive, respectful, and empowering. We believe that our success is a reflection of our exceptionally talented team, and we’re always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to create unforgettable visual experiences. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.
POSITION PURPOSE
The CG Supervisor is essential to the final delivery of high quality digital effects for our clients. The CG Supervisor defines, and is responsible for, the technical methodology of the show. Building consensus of the approach amongst all departments and production to ensure smooth delivery of the work.
The CG Supervisor will work closely with the VFX Supervisor to support their vision for the show. They will familiarize themselves with all aspects of the show, the capabilities of Image Engine’s existing tools and capabilities of the team to assess what will be required to deliver exceptional quality work for our clients. They will fully understand the clients’ creative requirements, able to share this with the crew and oversee the execution and quality control of the shots.
They will identify gaps in abilities and work with the Dev and Workflow Teams to specify tools and methodologies to ensure our artists can complete the brief within the established pipeline.
The CG Supervisor will also contribute to the overall operation and improvement of Image Engine by setting and maintaining Image Engine standards. This will include, but will not be limited to, engaging in cross-department communication or training, keeping abreast of new technologies, documentation, taking part in interviews and participating in the buddy system for new employees.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Be the primary technical leadership on the project
Define the methodology to be used on the project, determining the technical approaches needed to achieve desired look within agreed technical pipeline
Work with Production to determine what information may be required from clients to ensure a smooth show setup and execution
Provide references, recommendations or technical solutions for effective task completion
Work with Dev, Workflow and Production to define future direction of technology development at Image Engine.
Work with Workflow to write, edit, install, and maintain show-specific configuration files and scripts.
Identify, define, prioritize and oversee the implementation of tools that automate production tasks
Utilize effective communication skills to receive client notes and deliver instructions/feedback to the VFX Supervisor and artists
Assess and ensure efficient use of resources, both on the technical and artist level.
Assist the team in debugging problematic shots and assist in optimizing shots for efficiency
Evaluate artist workflow with an eye on improving visual quality, productivity and automating processes
Be responsible for the delivery of shots that are creatively and technically excellent
Be actively involved in mentoring juniors throughout productions
Builds consensus among technology, creative and production management to create efficiencies
Be an expert in the use and application of the tools and pipeline at Image Engine