3D Animation FX Supervisor

About us:

We are arx anima, an animation studio based in Vienna, Frankfurt, Leipzig & Madrid and have been producing animation cinema productions for years. We also have the courage to try every new technical challenge and innovation.

Be it pioneering in lighting with Houdini Solaris / USD workflows, the realisation of a high-end MoCap studio, or the construction of the largest render farm in Austria. And besides all the R&D, features, and series we love to work on creatively animated commercials and other service work. For example, we just revived Mozart through an immersive 360° art projection about Vienna in his era.

Job Summary:

The 3D Animation FX Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the creation, execution, and integration of high-quality visual effects (FX) within a film production. This role involves leading a team of FX artists, collaborating closely with animation, lighting, compositing, and production departments to deliver stunning and story-driven FX that meet the artistic and technical vision of the film.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the design and implementation of all FX elements, including but not limited to simulations of fire, water, smoke, destruction, particles, and magical effects.
• Collaborate with the Director, CG Supervisor, and other department leads to ensure FX are integrated seamlessly and enhance the story.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of FX artists, ensuring consistent quality and efficient workflow.
• Oversee the technical development of FX tools and pipeline solutions to improve efficiency and maintain consistency across the production.
• Review and provide feedback on FX shots and sequences in dailies, ensuring alignment with the creative vision and production deadlines.
• Solve technical issues related to FX production and help optimize performance for rendering and integration.
• Work closely with production management to forecast resource needs, allocate tasks, and maintain delivery schedules.

Requirements:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in FX supervision or senior FX artist roles within feature film, animation, or high-end VFX productions.
• Proficiency in industry-standard FX and 3D software such as Houdini, Maya, Nuke, and rendering engines like Redshift, Arnold, or Karma.
• Strong understanding of dynamics, particle systems, fluid simulations, rigid body dynamics, and procedural animation techniques.
• Solid grasp of lighting, shading, and compositing as they relate to FX integration.
• Experience with FX pipelines and asset management systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Programming or scripting skills (Python, VEX, MEL) for tool development and automation.
• Familiarity with cloud-based rendering and remote collaboration tools.
• Previous work as an FX Supervisor or Lead FX Artist on a completed feature film.

Hard facts:

• Start date: August 2025
• Estimated end date: approx: February 2026
• Location: Vienna, Austria
• Payment: Our compensation is based on experience and according to the collective agreement

Enjoy the flexibility of a "workation", allowing you to work remotely for several weeks from another EU country - provided it aligns with production needs.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At arx anima we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace for everyone.