U.S. CG Supervisor
Job Summary
Job Description
Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company specializing in high-end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. They are seeking a CG Supervisor with Houdini Experience for immediate hire, with a short-term booking possibility extending into Winter 2025. The role involves advising the VFX Supervisor and Creative Director on 3D team capabilities and limitations, providing solutions, and overseeing 3D workflow and look development. Responsibilities include advising on bidding and shot methodology, interpreting creative needs, managing teams, providing feedback, and attending relevant meetings. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in live-action VFX and 2 years as a 3D Supervisor.
Must have:
- Minimum 8 years in live-action VFX
- Minimum 2 years as 3D Supervisor
- Expert knowledge in Houdini
- Expert knowledge in Maya Vray
- Working knowledge in Mari Nuke
- Experience in all aspects of the 3D Pipeline
- Ability to evaluate workload vs. resources
- Collaborative leadership style
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Provide up-to-date reel and resume
Good to have:
- Substance Speedtree and Houdini/Mantra experience
9 skills required
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?
Zoic Studios is currently seeking a CG Supervisor with Houdini Experience for immediate hire. This is a short term booking with the possibility of extending (Winter 2025).
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
Additional Information:
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 back grounds.
Zoic Studios is currently seeking a CG Supervisor with Houdini Experience for immediate hire. This is a short term booking with the possibility of extending (Winter 2025).
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
- 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 of delivering shows driving methodology and leading teams of artists
- Expert knowledge in Houdini
- Expert knowledge in Maya Vray
- Working knowledge in Mari Nuke.
- Substance Speedtree and Houdini/Mantra an asset
- Experience in all aspects of the 3D Pipeline: modelling texturing shading color 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:
- Location: Ideally candidates should reside within the United States or Vancouver, Canada. Zoic
- Pay Range: $2500 - $3000 per week (based on qualifications and experience).
- Requirements: Reliable internet connection via ethernet and can work on Pacific Standard Time.
- Note: Zoic does not cover relocation costs. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
- Zoic Studios U.S. participates in the eVerify program.
- 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.
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