CG Supervisor

  • Film
  • Mumbai, India

CG Supervisor

Job description

  • Work with the VFX Supervisor in other sites to explore and create the look of a film to a client's requirements and specifications
  • Work with CG supervisors in other locations to ensure consistency of approach to CG work
  • Work closely with Producers, artists and other necessary departments in creating high quality visual effects
  • Provide clear direction to all CG departments, setting clear objectives and monitoring the process, progress and results
  • Evaluate the creative requirements of a project, determine the technical implications and make high-level operational decisions (e.g. the balance between third party tools versus proprietary development and the selection of specific technical methodologies)
  • Work with Heads of CG to create clear briefs for developers on r&d and pipeline requirements
  • Determine, modify and maintain the most effective and efficient technical approach and workflow possible
  • Conduct reviews as final quality control on all deliveries of shots prior to VFX Supervisor and client review
  • Eliminate potential problems in pipeline tools before they impact on production
  • Assist in the casting of 3D artists to ensure the right fit, skills and experience required for projects and teams

Job requirements

  • Extensive production experience in a similar or relevant position
  • The ability to review other artists' work and ensure a high standard both artistically and technically
  • A thorough understanding of the entire visual effects process and the ability to interpret the artistic brief from the VFX Supervisor
  • Good technical understanding of CG pipelines and the ability to specify efficient workflows and identify additional tools
  • A good knowledge and experience of all areas of 3D (modeling, rigging, texturing, look development, environments, creature FX, lighting and FX)
  • An understanding of the 2D pipeline
  • An excellent understanding of photography and film with strong artistic skills including knowledge of colour, lighting, perspective, scale and composition
  • Previous experience working within production leadership teams and meeting schedule and budget requirements
  • Excellent organisational, communication and project management skills
  • A working knowledge of the latest CG procedures and techniquest
  • Desirable Skills:
  • Experience with a wide variety of software and render packages
  • Proven creative ability and artistic flair

  • The ability to write code and assist in tool/pipeline r&d development