Studio: Lamppost
Job Opening: CG Supervisor/ CG Lead
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Manage the techniques used to generate and edit CG elements from asset creation to final composition.
- Work with Production to determine what information may be required from clients to ensure a smooth show setup and execution.
- Determines technical approaches needed to achieve desired look and behaviours of the production’s assets within agreed technical pipeline.
- Act as the primary technical leadership on the project. Serves as key technical expert on productions
- Work with R&D and Production to define future direction of technology development at Lamppost.
- Work with pipeline to write, edit, install, and maintain show-specific configuration files and scripts. (Outputs configuration – dailies, videouts, color pipeline etc.)
- Identifies, defines, prioritises and oversees the implementation of tools that automate production tasks.
- Set up Workflow Templates (WFTs) at the show level.
- Provide references, recommendations or technical solutions for effective task completion.
- Review scope of work and assign tasks based on artist skills/abilities.
- Utilise effective communication skills to receive client notes and deliver instructions/feedback to the VFX Supervisor and artists.
- Assist the team in debugging problematic shots and assist in optimising shots for efficiency.
- Evaluate artist workflow with an eye on improving productivity and automating processes.
- Deliver final shots that are creatively and technically excellent.
- Be actively involved in mentoring juniors throughout productions.
- Builds consensus among technology, creative and production management to create efficiencies.
Qualifications & Skills:
- A minimum of 5 years CG experience in high-end film
- 2 years of experience as a Supervisor
- Is a proven leader in setting direction for a production and for inspiring and motivating production staff
- Demonstrated experience teaching/mentoring co-workers and assume leadership role
- Strong ability in defining a cg strategy for a show considering team and time at disposal.
- Ability to lead and coach your various department leads about said cg technique and approach.
- Expert knowledge of Vray or of a similar physically-based renderer.
- Proven experience with Maya and Nuke and knowledge of Houdini.
- Knowledge of advanced 3D modelling, rendering, animation, texturing, lighting, shading, effects and rigging
- Experience with programming/scripting languages (such as python, etc.) is a plus
- Strong aptitude for technical workflow challenges such as directory structure, file formats, naming conventions, scripts, automation tools, automated dailies, etc.
- Excellent eye for detail for quality control
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, visit http://www.lamppostvfx.com/careers/careers.html