CG Supervisor

General Summary
The CG Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all shot production elements of Visual Effects (VFX). This position is the key collaborator in defining and implementing creative and technical strategies for VFX production.  

Job Functions 

• Partner with VFX teams 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, crowds, lighting, and how compositing will be used. 
• Advise production on asset task bidding, scheduling, and load distribution, and partner with production management to ensure artists have necessary task information at launch.  
• Oversee crowds, CFX, FX, and lighting in sequences and work closely with VFX 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.  

Qualifications  

• 10+ 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 systems. 
• 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. 
• Ability to translate concept art and story reels into production descriptions.
• Ability to delegate, mentor, and manage team members and projects under tight deadlines.  

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.  

Location 
On-site in Hillsboro, OR
Salary 
Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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