Framestore is hiring

FX Supervisor

Supervisor

Contract

Hybrid in Montreal, Canada

Reporting to the Head of FX, The FX Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of FX Artists and Leads and managing the day-to-day production needs. The FX Supervisor will supervise the FX team in the technical and artistic aspects of the visual effects production to ensure the highest-quality photorealistic simulations of FX are produced.

What you’ll do:

Manage and lead a team of FX TDs to supply the FX elements for film projects
Mentor and motivate your team of FX Artists to grow their craft using the latest techniques and tools
Create natural (and unnatural) phenomena utilising simulations in particles, rigid-bodies, fluids etc. and other procedural or stochastic systems
Work with Production to break down task requirements and assign shots to artists
Help build the team by being involved in recruitment
Work closely with the FX HOD to ensure the team are producing high quality work
Work closely with the Pipeline department, providing suggestions and feedback to improve setup, visual quality and tool functionality
Convey any relevant and useful information across sites and departments to their respective FX Teams
Meet schedules and show deadlines
Communicate with Production regarding the teams' schedules and deadlines
Work efficiently as part of a team, or independently, to complete assigned shots
Submit shots for review and follow through with the teams' notes and feedback if required
Continue to become familiar with new tools, software, data and other related technology

What we’re looking for:

Must have a minimum of 10 years as an FX TD and previous experience as an FX Lead or Supervisor
Extensive knowledge of Houdini
Proven experience in producing effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam and explosions, plus experience with particle and voxel based rendering
An eye for details, good sense of timing, and thorough understanding of techniques and technologies relating to physical simulation in computer graphics
Familiarity with pipeline issues and problem solving
Experienced in project management, balancing quality with time constraints
High level feature film experience in live action VFX Films
Good experience in leading and training teams of FX Artists
Excellent in artistic and technical skills
Able to provide artistic and technical solutions to Effects Team
A good understanding of the entire visual effects process
A familiarity with pipeline issues, especially working between multiple packages.
Strong problem solving and multi-tasking skills
Working knowledge of Python (and/or Mel)

You might also have:

Clearly articulates complex compositing topics and interdepartmental connections
Strong problem-solver with a discerning eye for detail
Performs effectively under pressure, managing multiple tasks concurrently
Highly organised, reliable, with excellent time management and adherence to deadlines
Proven capacity for collaborative work and receptive to direction and change
Organised, proactive, self-motivated, and a clear, collaborative communicator
Approachable, personable, and motivating team leader
Adaptable and eager to acquire new skills, including proprietary software
Maintains composure under pressure, dedicated to meeting production deadlines
Cultivates a positive and proactive attitude

To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio with the subject line: [FX Supervisor - MTL]

Framestore

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We work with you to create amazing images that entertain, communicate, influence and shape people’s views about subjects as diverse as health, music, films, television and many aspects of our society.

We create our work by getting to know what you are aspiring to do with the images we are creating with you, by getting to know your business and its strategy, and by striving to always deliver images that delight and not only hit your brief but often exceed your expectations – those are the milestones we measure ourselves by.

With more than 600 colleagues our team and skills range from computer science graduates, through to world class producers, CG artists who innovate in both production methodology as well as imagery, software developers and creators who have deep insight to how to apply often complex technology solutions to the creative process.

We work with partner clients each year in most parts of the world, with colleagues often on location in over a dozen countries in any one year.

We continue to be pleased to see our work recognised both for the success that they help create for our clients (in box office or product sales) but also for artistic and strategic achievement – all three elements which we strive to achieve each time we work with you.

Our clients include most leading advertising agencies, Hollywood studios, and major brands such as Nokia, Coca Cola, Nestlé, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, Volkswagen and Cadbury.

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