Character Supervisor

Description

• Establish a clear process for developing creatures at DNEG 
• Work with department HOD’s and training team to spearhead the growth of an in-house specialist creature team 
• Manage a team of specialist department leads/supervisors 
• Oversight of design and functional anatomy of hero characters
• Train and direct members of the character team in DNEG best practice.
• Interpret client concepts as they come through the door to establish form and viability, before passing onto our creature supervision team
• Work with our show supervisors, advising on creative and technical development of individual assets 
• Act as a link between all involved departments, ensuring clear communication and common methodology to all character work at DNEG    
• Responsible for making sure character work at DNEG hits the visual bar whilst promoting smooth workflows and consistency between departments 
• Define with production and character team members to set clear goals and visual milestones 
• Working with the art, bidding and supervision teams to help sell and explain early work to our clients
• Actively support DNEG pitch team to promote character work   

• Broad understanding of the processes needed to bring a character to life 
• Passionate understanding of anatomy  
• Working knowledge of high-end film pipelines, specifically around 3d modelling, surfacing and rigging 
• Collaborative attitude, ability to delegate and take feedback from clients 
• Be proactive and motivated, ability to push the DNEG’s character work to create a higher calibre of asset creation in a clear streamlined fashion 
• Experience in leading a specialist team
• Be a considerate listener and mentor 

• Organized, proactive, and a self-starter
• A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration
• A team leader, approachable and personable, with strong motivation qualities
• Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software
• Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines 
• A positive, can-do attitude

About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).