Job Description

We are on the lookout for a talented FX Supervisor to join us on an exciting upcoming TV Series, Made By Maddie. Created by Paula Rosenthal, and Produced by Silvergate Media (known for Sunny Day and Peter Rabbit), this animated series follows a little girl, Maddie, in the high fashion world as she makes everything around her a bit brighter, bolder and more brilliant, one design fix at a time.

Following the Director and Visual Effects Supervisor\xe2\x80\x99s guidance, on a CG animated film, the FX Supervisor facilitates the establishing of the look of the project and its FX design development, application and choice of where stock FX can best be utilized.

This role will involve working closely with a remote team of artists, and ensuring consistency between the two studios.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversees the development of FX tools and rigs to be used by the FX department.
• Oversees the creation of the project\xe2\x80\x99s FX style/technique. He/she works closely with other departments such as the Lighting Department in order to ensure the behavioural consistency of FX in relation to character, props and environment set ups regardless of the complexity of the shot.
• Collaborates with the creative leads and CG Supervisor to ensure all FX, lighting and rendering requirements are successfully and efficiently met within the confines of the project\xe2\x80\x99s timeline and fiscal parameters.
• Responsible for performance management and FX Artists\xe2\x80\x99 reviews.
• Provides support and documentation for tools created.
• Ability to prioritize FX assignments with the goal to facilitate optimal work flow in the production pipeline as it pertains to shot production.
• Provides vision, feedback, motivation and encouragement to the team.
• Motivates, mentors and supports the crew to consistently strive towards excellence.
• Partners with the production team in tracking and ensuring the on-time completion of shot assignments.
• Collaborates with Lighting and Compositing artists to test efficacy of the special effects, modifying FX as necessary.
• Delivers assignments per project\xe2\x80\x99s schedule.

• Degree or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience is required.
• 4-6+ years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline.
• Expertise in developing FX designs/techniques per project\xe2\x80\x99s art direction requirements. Superior artist vision, sense of design and composition. Experience writing scripts and/or programming is an asset.
• Superior level understanding of 3D animation, texturing, modeling, lighting and compositing.
• Superior level of proficiency in using Maya and Nuke for particle simulations, expressions, soft body, rigid body & cloth dynamics.
• Experience with Houdini, Real Flow and XSI is an asset.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the areas of rendering, lighting, shading and compositing.
• Evaluates and recommends relevant software programs.
• Ability to liaise with artists, crew/technical staff and clearly communicate production process, plans and concepts and set clear expectations. Excellent inter-personal skills. Practices attentive and active listening. Shares information, methodologies and ideas with others.
• Ability to collaborate and facilitate feedback requested by executives.
• Excellent leadership skills inspiring the team to work as a cohesive unit and eager to put forth their best. Ability to predict potential problems and trouble shoot as necessary.
• Proven abilities to oversee FX Department and deliver all shots per project specs.
• Adaptable to change, he/she can alter course of action quickly per production needs. Highly motivated, pro-active, solution minded, solid work ethic and positive attitude.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Ability to multitask and delegate.
• Makes decisions in a timely manner. Accepts accountability for own actions. Creatively solves problems, eliminates roadblocks and focuses on issue at hand.
• Efficient and detail oriented. Ability to prioritize duties in order to complete both personal assignments and oversee team output requirements.
• Responsible for managing the FX Department while meeting quota expectations per project\xe2\x80\x99s requirements.
• Encourages open communication between the team and other departments.

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