DFX Supervisor

Business Unit: Method Studios
Position: DFX Supervisor
Location: Los Angeles, CA (On-Site)
*Pay Range: $208,000 - $273,000 USD annually

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The DFX Supervisor is the link between client creatives and artist/production. The qualified candidate will collaborate with artists and technical personnel in multiple departments to ensure a smooth workflow from asset development to delivering final shots. The DFX Supervisor will be responsible for interpreting client request and execution of tasks to satisfy those requests. Along with the production team, the DFX Supervisor is responsible for the management and successful completion of projects within set schedule and budget parameters.
 

MAIN DUTIES:
The DFX Supervisor works in conjunction with Client-side Creative Directors, CG/Comp Supervisor, Producer, and Production team to facilitate the work needed under the Method Pipeline. The Candidate will be capable of working with the project coordinator and producer to manage the scheduling of artists while working with CG/Comp Supe to provide artistic and technical notes to each team. In addition, the DFX Supervisor will oversee all elements created by the CG team and follow them through to final composition. Other duties include:

• Collaborate with clients for reviewing show expectations and creative direction. As well as making onsite visits, client interactive sessions, leading and sharing creative direction from client sessions.

• Work with the CG/Comp Supe to provide artistic and technical notes to the team.

• Work with different artists in all aspects of CG/DFX discipline.

• Develop, maintain, and/or approve 3D techniques to achieve the desired look.

• Lead artists while delegating roles and responsibilities.

• Monitor shot continuity in all aspects of quality control.

• Monitor resources, throughout each day, and delegate work priorities based on fluctuations in schedule and shot progress.

• Oversee the management of the resource workload.

• Daily review of shot progress and approval for shots when the criteria are met.

• Outline show requirements involving team size, team strengths and resources involving team size, team strengths and resources

• Supervising VFX artists including lighting and animation teams as needed, in coordination with the CG Supervisor and the production team for a given project.

• Overseeing all aspects of VFX shots throughout post production, from turnover to final delivery.

WHAT YOU BRING:

The ideal candidate will bring a general understanding of all aspects of CG workflow. They will bring an ability to work "on the box" (as the lead artist) as required. They will bring the ability to facilitate production needs of every team member by guiding and mentoring artists while maintaining team morale. The candidate will bring previous experience leading teams, a deep knowledge of Maya, and expertise in other applications is preferred. The ideal candidate will also bring the following:

• Eagerness to test new techniques and technology as necessary.
• Help leads and crew develop "one-off" techniques for problem solving as necessary.
• Working knowledge of Maya and V-Ray utilization.
• Working knowledge of Nuke, ZBrush a plus.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Company 3 / Method Studios provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.

Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3 / Method Studios:

Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self.

It is our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process
 

*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range may be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs.
The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings as adopted and amended from time to time will apply.
The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws.
This position is for an existing vacancy. Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through the Company’s Career Page. The Company generally only contacts those individuals who have submitted an application which it wishes to interview. The application window for this position is expected to close by March 17, 2025.