VFX Technical Supervisor

One Of Us is a visual effects studio founded in London in 2004 by co-directors Rachael Penfold, Dominic Parker and Tom Debenham.

With a dynamic team of over 350 highly skilled professionals, we take pride in pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling with experience in all stages of production, from concept through to planning, photography and post-production.

From breathtaking fantasy landscapes to gripping action sequences, our portfolio spans a diverse range of genres and award winning projects such as Pinocchio, The Witcher and The Crown.

The VFX Technical Supervisor leads the implementation, optimization, and adoption of USD and Solaris workflows across all VFX disciplines. Collaborating closely with the Pipeline team, HODs, CG Supervisors, and the Head of VFX, they ensure these workflows align with company goals, enhance production efficiency, and meet both creative and technical requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead the design, rollout, and optimization of USD and Solaris workflows, ensuring integration across all departments.

• Work closely with the Pipeline team to develop tools, templates, and scalable solutions that address production challenges.

• Partner with the Head of VFX and department leads to align technical workflows with creative goals and production needs.

• Mentor teams to adopt and utilize USD and Solaris workflows effectively, fostering technical growth and collaboration.

• Proactively identify and resolve workflow challenges, collaborating with Pipeline, HODs, and Supervisors.

Technical Oversight:

• Oversee the implementation and optimization of USD and Solaris workflows, ensuring seamless data interchange and cross-departmental compatibility.

• Collaborate with the Pipeline team to troubleshoot technical challenges and maintain the stability of USD workflows.

• Refine and standardize USD and Solaris processes to ensure efficiency and alignment with the overall pipeline.

• Act as the primary technical authority for USD and Solaris workflows, driving innovation and consistency across all disciplines.

Creative and Artistic Support:

• Ensure USD and Solaris workflows enable artists to achieve the highest creative standards with technical reliability.

• Provide technical guidance to creative teams, balancing artistic vision with efficient workflows.

• Collaborate with Supervisors and the Pipeline team to align technical solutions with creative requirements.

Workflow Optimization and Development:

• Regularly assess USD and Solaris workflows, prioritizing scalability, automation, and efficiency improvements.

• Work with Pipeline to create tools and processes that reduce manual tasks and streamline production workflows.

• Stay informed on advancements in USD, Solaris, and related technologies, integrating cutting-edge solutions into the studio pipeline.

Aims of the Role:

• Successfully implement and optimize USD and Solaris workflows as core components of the studio pipeline.

• Build strong partnerships with the Pipeline team, HODs, and Supervisors to address both technical and creative needs.

• Develop workflows that empower artists and enhance production efficiency.

• Continuously improve and innovate USD and Solaris workflows, maintaining the studio's technical leadership.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide teams in adopting USD and Solaris workflows.

• Deep expertise in USD and Solaris, with hands-on experience in production environments.

• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with the Pipeline team and department leads.

• Creative problem-solving with a proactive, results-driven approach.

• A positive mindset that inspires colleagues and leaves a meaningful, lasting impact on both teams and clients.

• Emotional intelligence and self-awareness, fostering respectful collaboration, resolving conflicts gracefully, and handling challenges with empathy and kindness.

• Excellent communication skills to lead technical discussions with the Pipeline team and creative departments.

• Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage complex workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Experience needed

• Proven experience implementing USD and Solaris workflows in collaboration with a Pipeline team.

• Extensive knowledge of USD, Solaris, and their integration into VFX pipelines.

• Strong track record of leading teams and managing complex technical projects.

• Demonstrated ability to design scalable solutions in partnership with Pipeline and creative leads.

• Experience mentoring and developing teams in the adoption of USD and Solaris technologies.

While the studio strives to protect teams from excessive working hours, some flexibility may be required to meet project deadlines, including occasional extended hours or weekends.

One of Us require candidates to reside in the UK or France, depending on the location of the role, or must be willing to relocate for the duration of the contract. All candidates must disclose if they have an existing Right to Work in the relevant country, or would require sponsorship support, i.e. Visa.

We Accept You
We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger, more creative and ultimately better at what we do. Being respectful and kind to people irrespective of race, colour, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability is what we expect of everyone who works for One of Us. If you feel the same, come and join us.

Please read more about our culture and values here:

https://www.weacceptyou.com/culture-and-values/