Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Technical Direction

• Collaborate with VFX Supervisors and production leadership to define and implement technical and creative solutions.
• Drive the visual and technical aspects of CG work to conform to Milk’s high-quality standards.
• Supervise and guide the team in creating assets, shots, and sequences that align with the project’s creative vision.

Production Management

• Develop and oversee production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of assets and sequences.
• Communicate effectively with production teams to manage resources, identify potential risks, identify and address bottlenecks.
• Ensure consistent and efficient workflows by monitoring shot and sequence continuity as well as quality control standards.

Collaboration & Pipeline Improvement

• Work with department leads and pipeline developers to refine workflows and ensure seamless integration across departments.
• Provide project based strategic input on pipeline requirements, contributing to required development in tools, processes and methodologies.

Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor team members, fostering their technical and artistic growth through regular feedback and guidance.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive recommendations for career development.
• Lead by example, inspiring a collaborative and solution-oriented team culture.

Quality Control & Problem Solving

• Spot-check individual artists’ work, providing detailed feedback to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot technical and creative challenges, escalating issues as necessary to keep projects on track.
• Serve as a key technical expert, offering insights to both individual projects and broader facility needs.

Requirements

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Arnold, Karma, USD workflows and others.
• Strong understanding of VFX production pipelines and workflows, including asset creation, previs, matchmove, layout, lighting, rendering and compositing. 
• Ability to problem-solve complex technical challenges and implement robust solutions.

Experience & Expertise

• Proven experience in a CG Supervisor or similar role within the VFX industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, lead projects, and deliver high-quality CG work on time and on budget.
• Extensive knowledge of visual effects techniques and workflows, including: modeling, texturing, animation, lighting, and FX.