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As a CG Supervisor, in partnership with the VFX Supervisor, you will lead the backend departments by helping to define the appropriate artistic and technical workflows to ensure the Director’s vision within schedule and budget.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the VFX Supervisor, Lighting DP and other Department heads, collaborates in achieving the vision and execution of the look of the film.
• Acts as a partner and technical guide to the VFX Supervisor, TD Supervisor, Department heads and Production Management in achieving the look of the movie until delivery within schedule and budget.
• In partnership with the VFX Supervisor and the Lighting DP, leads, coordinates and guides the technical aspects of surfacing, lighting, rendering and compositing.
• In partnership with the VFX Supervisor provides solutions to manage the look development complexity of the movie and alternatives within the scope of the design.
• Actively contributes to the design and implementation of workflow tools and procedures needed for such execution.
• Defines and coordinates solutions and implementations for the technical challenges of surfacing, lighting, rendering and compositing.
• In partnership with the TD Sup, Production Engineering and Department Heads, helps to define and devise the necessary pipelines and introduces new technologies or techniques to adequately manage the creation through all related departments.
• Foresees challenges and partners with TD Sup and Production to communicate the requirements for the show.
• Partners with Production Supervisors to follow up on notes and status of developments.
• Keeps up on current technology trends and tools (hardware and software) that best suit the production (and the company) in the development of a stronger creative technical environment.
• Partners with Production Management and TD Supervisor in the prioritization of developments.
• Work closely with the supervisors to best coordinate the movement of data and inventory between departments.
• Partners with the VFX Supervisor to arbitrate in the best solution to a challenge between the supervisors of the assigned depts.
• Consults and oversees day-to-day interdepartmental integration and communication.
• Partners with TA and Talent Development to identify and hire department Supervisors. Reviews and advises on artistic leadership and artist recruitment needs.
• Delivers Supervisor reviews and performance feedback.
• Identifies and addresses areas within the pipeline that need skill and knowledge leveling.
• Collaborates with CG Supervisors of other productions to transfer workflow and pipeline knowledge throughout the studio.
• Acts as the primarily contact person and is responsible of the department.
• Collaborates and keeps a fluid communication with other departments.
• Assigns the work to each team member, according to skills sets.
• Gives guidance to the team, supervises the quality of the work, and works closely with production to complete deadlines.
• Partners with and TA to source and recruit the best talent in the industry.
• Mentors potential up-and-coming artists to guide them in their career paths.
• Acts as a company ambassador utilizing his/her extensive network in the industry, and plays a key role in selling the studio as a first-class place of work, maintaining ongoing relationships with key industry players, contributing to Skydance’s reputation.

Requirements

• 8+ years in VFX or animation industries.
• 4+ years of experience as Lead in the animation industry.
• Experience in Lighting and Rendering.
• A strong creative/technical background as proven leader in setting direction for a production and for inspiring and motivating production staff.
• Advanced English level.
• Spanish oral and written is desirable.

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