Associate VFX Supervisor

Job Summary:

The youngest of all of the ILM studios, the Mumbai studio leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed over 40 years at Industrial Light & Magic combined with the top artists and technicians in the region. Knowledge and culture flow freely between the company’s five studios and the global team contributes tools and workflow allowing for seamless teamwork on all joint projects.

As we grow ILM Mumbai, we are seeking an Associate VFX Supervisor to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity.

The Associate VFX Supervisor Serves as “right hand” to VFX Supervisor on assigned show with regards to show leadership, methodology and crewing as well as client management, as needed.

Responsible for a body of work on a show such as outsourced work, ILM Singapore, split sequences, etc. Collaborates with the Producer and shows leadership to deliver the show on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

Pre-Production:

• In conjunction with VFX Supervisor and Producer, sets up show including pipeline and methodology decisions, in concert with the DPS.
• Works with Producer to assign crew to show and cast crew.
• Maintains constant communication with VFX Supervisor on location to understand progress on set and changes that will affect body of work.
• May start early shot production, overseeing asset build, look development and/or effects development while principal photography is in progress.
• Leads crew when VFX Supervisors is on location.

• Serves as key creative in bid meetings.
• Develops methodology and approach to show, including how to get work completed efficiently and within show budget; making determinations about where to distribute the work (LDAC/Sing/3PP, etc)
• May cover 2nd unit or relieve VFX Supervisor on location

Production:

• Depending on expertise, may drive the look of assets and/or effects.

With input from the FX Supervisor, supervises assigned body of work, provides feedback to artists.

• In conjunction with VFX Supervisor and Producer, develops and executes production plan
• On occasion and with approval from the VFX Supervisor, may present VFX work to clients, with guidance from the VFX Supervisor.
• On occasion, may be required to perform hands-on shot work on show

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

About Industrial Light & Magic:

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Lucasfilm Visual Effects (India) Private Limited, which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.