BC, CG Supervisor, Houdini Experience

8 Minutes ago • 8 Years + • $150,000 PA - $160,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company specializing in high-end VFX for television, film, and advertising, focusing on Visual Evolution from final picture to pipeline. They are seeking a CG Supervisor with Houdini Experience for a contract position, potentially extending. This key role involves advising the VFX Supervisor and Creative Director on technical and creative capabilities, providing solutions, and overseeing the 3D team's look development. The supervisor will also manage and mentor a team of up to 10 artists.
Must have:
  • Advise on 3D workflow for bidding and shot methodology planning.
  • Interpret creative needs into actionable tasks; identify, refine, and establish 3D workflow.
  • Oversee 3D look development of key shots/sequences with 2D leads and supervisors.
  • Proactively communicate with Supervisors and Production team on shot statuses and potential issues.
  • Select, mentor, train, and manage teams of up to 10 artists.
  • Provide artist performance feedback to direct reports and management.
  • Attend dailies, interviews, administrative, and managerial meetings as required.
  • Minimum 8 years experience within live action VFX.
  • Minimum 2 years experience as a 3D Supervisor with a proven track record.
  • Expert knowledge in Houdini, Karma, and Maya.
  • Working knowledge in Mari and Nuke.
  • Experience in all aspects of the 3D Pipeline: modelling, texturing, shading, colour theory, lighting, and rendering.
  • Ability to evaluate workload vs. resources and provide accurate delivery estimates.
  • Collaborative leadership style to achieve common goals in delivery and quality.
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication, including conflict resolution and negotiation.
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical, creative, and interpersonal issues.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities or new technology/processes.
  • Must provide up-to-date reel and resume showcasing listed skills.
Good to have:
  • Substance
  • Speedtree
  • Houdini/Mantra
Perks:
  • Artist owned and operated VFX studio.
  • Curiosity about new technology and techniques.
  • Respect for work/life balance in a hectic industry.
  • Work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds.

Job Details

About Zoic

Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.

Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team!

Why Join Zoic?

  • We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio.
  • We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques.
  • We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry.
  • We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds.

This is a key position that will advise the VFX Supervisor and/or Creative Director regarding the technical and creative capabilities and limitations of the 3D team and work collaboratively to provide solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on 3D workflow to aid VFX Supervisor/Creative Director and Producer in bidding and shot methodology planning
  • Interpret creative needs into actionable tasks. Identify refine and establish 3D workflow based on the needs of the show
  • Oversee the 3D look development of key shots/sequences in conjunction with 2D look dev leads and supervisors
  • Proactively communicate with relevant Supervisors and Production team members to ensure all necessary individuals and departments are aware of shot statuses and potential issues
  • Select, mentor, train and manage teams of up to 10 artists
  • Provide artist performance feedback to direct reports and management
  • Attend dailies, interviews, administrative and managerial meetings as required

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years experience within live action VFX
  • Minimum 2 years experience as a 3D Supervisor with a proven track record of delivering shows, driving methodology and leading teams of artists
  • Expert knowledge in Houdini, Karma
  • Expert knowledge in Maya
  • Working knowledge in Mari, Nuke.
  • Substance, Speedtree and Houdini/Mantra an asset
  • Experience in all aspects of the 3D Pipeline: modelling, texturing, shading, colour theory (technical & creative), lighting and rendering experience
  • Ability to evaluate workload vs. resources and provide accurate delivery estimates
  • Collaborative leadership style; always working to achieve common goals in terms of delivery and quality
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication including conflict resolution, negotiation, note interpretation, creative to technical translation, technical to creative translation
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical, creative and interpersonal issues
  • Ability to adapt to changing priories or new technology / processes as required
  • Must provide up to date reel and resume showcasing listed skills

Additional information

  • British Columbia Employees Pay Range for CG Supervisor is $150K - $160K (The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position)
  • Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
  • All remote positions require the candidate to have a reliable internet connection via ethernet and work on Pacific Standard Time.
  • This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
  • Due to the sheer volume of applications, we receive, we regret that only those selected to interview will be contacted.

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