Senior Visual Effects Supervisor

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Industrial Light & Magic Full time

Job Summary:

The Senior Visual Effects Supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic is responsible for generating high-quality FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems for feature film visual effects. This role involves working independently to complete lighting, rendering and moderate-level compositing of complex shots with guidance from supervisors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and create FX animation, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, particle and fluid systems
  • Light complex/multiple elements; communicate status of shots to supervisors and Production
  • Provide accurate time estimates for shotwork
  • Hand off elements to other departments i.e. comp and rendering teams
  • Present shot work in dailies; attend dailies and other department meetings
  • Mentor junior effects artists
  • Data management of shots including clean up
  • Special projects as needed

Requirements:

  • At least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least 7 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
  • Demonstrates an excellent aesthetic eye
  • Exhibits strong teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking
  • Production pipeline experience
  • Strong communication and follow-through
  • Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
  • Experience with either Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, or similar software
  • Basic understanding of the physics of simulation
  • Linux and scripting ability in Python
  • Advanced simulation experience with either Houdini, Maya, 3DS Max or other software, and the ability to write expressions

About Industrial Light & Magic:

Industrial Light & Magic is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. We have created visual effects for over 325 feature films and have played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. We proudly continue our legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family.

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