CG Supervisor

Summary

Join Zoic Studios, a Visual Effects company specializing in high-end VFX for television, film, and advertising, as a CG Supervisor! This role oversees all shot production elements of VFX, collaborating on creative and technical strategies. You will partner with the team to find solutions, advise on asset bidding and scheduling, and ensure artists have necessary information. Responsibilities include overseeing crowds, CFX, FX, and lighting, troubleshooting problems, and participating in technology and cross-departmental meetings. The position requires 7+ years of CG development experience using specific software and a strong understanding of VFX pipelines. The role offers the option to work remotely from British Columbia or in the Vancouver studio.

Requirements

• 7+ years of CG Development experience using Maya, Houdini, Renderman and Katana on live-action TV or feature film productions
• Strong communication skills; ability to convey complex ideas and creative vision in simple terms to creative partners
• Strong understanding of overall production process, with emphasis on shot production for feature film pipelines
• Experience with Linux (or another Unix) operating system required
• Strong understanding of VFX pipeline with a focus on CG work, from on-set capture to compositing
• Experience defining internal CG deliverables that will satisfy downstream disciplines required
• Ability to translate concept art and storyreel into production descriptions
• Ability to successfully delegate, mentor and manage team members and projects under tight deadlines
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada ie. Citizen, PR, Open Work Permit
• All applicants must be residents of British Columbia, Canada

Responsibilities

• Partner with team to evaluate and achieve technical and creative solutions for shot production
• Build a holistic view from assets - character, hard surface and organic builds - to effects elements, animation and crowds, lighting and how compositing will be used
• Advise production on asset task bidding, scheduling and load distribution
• With production, ensure shot production artists have necessary task information at launch
• Oversee crowds, CFX, FX and lighting in sequences and work closely with teams to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and quality standards are met
• Follow progress of all tasks, facilitate their completion and determine when they are ready for publishing and/or additional reviews
• Troubleshoot production problems and proactively work to minimize their impact
• Participate in technology related meetings and advise on priorities, tool and pipeline development
• Participate in cross-departmental meetings and reviews
• Proactively seek industry innovations to streamline workflows and participate in testing and implementation
• Oversee design and execution of documentation and training materials

Benefits

• British Columbia Employees approximate Pay Range: $140K - $160K
• At this time, we’re pleased to offer this role as an option to work from home OR work from our Vancouver studio in the beautiful Gastown area, close to the Waterfront Station in Downtown. (Remote is not available outside of BC; there is no hybrid)