VFX Supervisor

As a Senior VFX Supervisor you will be responsible for determining the overall technical approach and providing the leadership needed to achieve the desired look and effects for a given project while acting as a creative liaison between the facility and the client.

• Collaborates in the creation and/or enhancement of the Director’s vision for the production
• Translates the vision into art/technical direction for the production
• Guides the development of creative responses to feedback
• Determines the overall technical approach and provides technical leadership for visual effects for production, pre‑and post‑production
• Estimates and establishes resource requirements, budgets, schedules, and performance standards for the production
• Accountable for on‑time, on‑budget execution, and delivery, as well as quality, of all effects, work for the project
• Monitors project progress, directs staff, and participates in plate shoots
• Supervises and directs the work of several digital effects disciplines
• Reviews, critiques, adjusts, and approves work created in advance of the Director’s review
• Conducts performance reviews and provides regular performance feedback to senior direct reports
• Participates with senior leadership in the development of company‑wide standards to resolve or avoid issues that might erode competitive advantage

• Minimum 6 years leading live‑action visual effects experience on high‑profile feature films (Senior VFX Supervisor)
• Experience in leading and mentoring large teams and large projects
• Pro‑active problem solver who demonstrates a strong sense of creativity and respect for aesthetics
• Command a broad knowledge of technologies including 2D and 3D softwares
• Must be confident, well‑spoken, and have an understanding of on‑set etiquette and client sensibilities
• Ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas clearly (written / verbal)
• Well‑rounded working knowledge of the technical and artistic aspects of live‑action and visual effects
• Experience in 3ds Max preferred

190 000–320 000 $ CAD a year – This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.