DFX Supervisor
Phantom FX
Job Summary
We are seeking a DFX Supervisor with solid knowledge of VFX shot production and its iteration process. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of color theory and film application for live-action features, including film-stock, film-grain, color-space and lookup tables, film processing and DI processing. Extensive experience with blue/green screen compositing and integration of 3D elements into plates is essential. The role requires up-to-date knowledge of VFX tools and emerging technologies, as well as extensive hands-on experience with production tools and pipelines. The candidate should possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to delegate and manage projects effectively. Mentoring and providing feedback to artists at all levels is also a key responsibility.
Must Have
- 5 years of experience in high-end film-based VFX pipelines
- Solid knowledge of VFX shot production
- Understanding of color theory and film application
- Experience with blue/green screen compositing
- Knowledge of VFX tools and technologies
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to delegate and manage projects
Good to Have
- Experience as a Senior Supervising
- Desire to learn and take on challenges
- Strong work ethic
- Team player
- Understanding of client approval process
- Ability to work under pressure
- Creative ability and flair
Perks & Benefits
- Work with state-of-the-art tools and systems
- Healthy work-life balance with weekends off
- Friendly and collaborative team environment
- Access to training programs for skill development
- Fun team activities and stress buster sessions
- Relocation support available
Job Description
Requirements
Qualifications
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
• Solid knowledge of VFX shot production and its iteration process
• Thorough understanding of colour theory and film application for live-action features, including film-stock, film-grain, colour-space and lookup tables, film processing and DI processing
• Extensive experience with blue/green screen compositing as well as integration of 3D elements into plates
• Up-to-date knowledge of VFX tools and emerging technologies
• Extensive hands-on experience with production tools and pipelines
Experience:
• 5 years of experience with high-end film based VFX pipelines as a DFX/VFX Supervisor, or extensive experience as a Senior Supervising
Attributes:
• Desire to learn from others and to take on increasingly challenging work
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• A strong work ethic
• Team approach and the ability to take direction
• Ability to successfully delegate and manage projects
• Ability to understand client approval process
• A sense of strong team dynamics and a positive morale generating style
• Able to manage a time-sensitive workload with an urgent and extremely organized manner
• Capability to learn and adapt quickly
• Good ability to work under pressure
• Strong creative ability and flair
• Ability to mentor and provide feedback to all levels of artists
• Excellent team building skills
Benefits
- Work with state-of-the-art tools and systems.
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with Saturday and Sunday Week offs and all major holidays.
- Be part of a friendly and collaborative team that believes in growth and mentorship.
- Get access to training programs to develop both technical and soft skills.
- Participate in fun team activities, celebrations, and stress buster sessions.
- Relocation support is available if you're moving from another city.