Visual Effects Layout Supervisor

2 months ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia DNEG Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Visual Effects Layout Supervisor to join our team at DNEG. As a key member of our VFX Layout department, you will be responsible for providing leadership and supervision to the technical aspects of our layout team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with the HOD to create a long-term vision for the tools and workflows
  • Collaborate with workflow architects and software development teams to manage priorities, guide, support, and test the development of these tools
  • Work with Pipeline TDs, Render Supervisors, and the VFX Layout Department team to maintain our existing tools and setups
  • Work with the Layout Supervisors and leads to define and enforce standardization in workflow, output, and development best practices within the VFX Layout department
  • Create clear and accurate documentation for methodologies and workflows
  • Conduct crew training sessions and support wider training for the department by creating and maintaining our department training materials
  • Represent the needs of the VFX Layout department in cross-department pipeline and R&D planning conversations
  • Oversee artists' work when they are assigned to department development tasks

Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in high-end Feature Film VFX production
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience of full VFX and Layout pipelines
  • Knowledge of Layout outputs including shot manifests, camera, animation, and environment caches, cards, etc.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Maya and experience in developing tools for DCC packages in Maya
  • High level of proficiency in all technical areas of VFX Layout including shot publishing, viewables, review, QC, and presentation process
  • Good understanding of practical cameras and camera techniques such as stitches and projections in a virtual environment
  • A strong drive for visual excellence, optimization, and efficiency to empower artists

About You

  • An organized, motivated, and proactive self-starter
  • A collaborative, forward-thinking, approachable leader and team player who is a clear communicator
  • Able to provide technical advice and support for artists
  • Adaptable, maintains a willingness to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software
  • Calm under pressure and committed to meeting deadlines
  • Good creative and technical problem-solving skills
  • A positive, can-do attitude

About Us

We are DNEG, one of the world's leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 10,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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