VFX Supervisor - Expression of Interest

Note: This is an expression of interest job posting, meaning we are not currently actively hiring for this role but is an opportunity for you to submit your resume for further consideration. When this role becomes available you may receive an email from our HR team or recruiter. Please note only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted, we thank all applicants for their interest in Mavericks VFX.

Job Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Director to develop and interpret their creative vision. 
• Briefs entire crew on director’s creative vision to enable artists to produce desired results.
• Understand the entire production process and approve the work of all crew on the show.
• Responsible for all internal creatives and tech requirements for the show to ensure client creative is met within studio budgets.
• Verifies technical solutions proposed by other crew members.
• Ensures a proper Playbook is created at the beginning of a project to distribute to departments prior to show launch.
• Responsible for leading all creative launches with departments.
• Attends daily reviews and/or reviews playlists and adds notes into shotgun where required.
• Attends daily rounds/scrums with departments and show teams.
• Attends all client reviews to discuss notes and present our creative.
• Responsible for reviewing final QC pass prior to delivery to ensure creative and technical notes have been addressed.

Qualifications and Essential Skills

• At least 10+ years of VFX post-production experience. 
• A creative eye and aesthetic judgement – knowing composition, cinematic design and animation timing 
• Needs to have an understanding of Directing/Lighting/Camerawork/Practical Effects/Camera Gripping/Art Department/Production Design and Props 
• An innate sense of composition, light, colour and excellent attention to detail 
• On-set supervision experience. 
• Ability to work to and meet strict deadlines often under pressure 
• Excellent communication, organization skills and financial and budget management skills 
• Expert in industry-standard software packages such as Maya, Houdini. A thorough understanding of the CG & 2D principles and pipeline is essential 
• Proven team leader with strong motivational qualities 
• Technically and creatively astute 
• Highly organized
• Able to effectively communicate with people at all levels 

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mavericks VFX, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada as specified and, where applicable, must have a valid work permit that allows the candidate to fulfill the requirements of the role.

Mavericks VFX is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.  Accommodations within reason due to a disability or medical need are available on request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.