Studio: Rising Sun Pictures (RSP)
Job Opening: CG Supervisor
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Manage, support and supervise key aspects of the CG pipeline including, but not limited to, FX, Lighting and Look Development, Animation and Creatures, Layout, Modelling etc.
- Work closely with the 2D department to ensure assets created are utilised as intended with minimal excess assets created.
- Create technical solutions to ensure deadlines are met in consideration of each projects financial and resource parameters.
- Work with VFX Supervisors to ensure RSP delivers quality shots on time and on budget to the Client.
- Ensure briefs, from the VFX Supervisors, are well understood by the Head of Departments, clarifying and expanding on details as requested.
- Collaborate with the Head of Departments to set show-based technical directions and quality expectations to improve the images we make.
- Set clear goals and expectations for Head of Departments through direct communication.
- Work with production to outline scheduling and resource needs
- Work constructively with staff in all positions at all levels of the Company. This requires the consistent and efficient use of influence, over role power.
- Through regular communication with Head of Departments, maintain an ongoing awareness of the state of show assets and shots, maintaining an ongoing view of project health.
- Mentor and actively develop less experienced team members.
- Promote a collaborative and enjoyable workplace influencing morale, fostering purposeful discussion and positive work ethic.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum 8 years senior CG experience in successive 3D focused roles, including a minimum 4 years in the position of CG Supe/CG Lead, on live action feature films.
- Extensive production experience with Shotgun.
- Expert user of production-ready software for 3D and 2D applications, such as Maya, Nuke, Houdini etc. N.B. RSP operates in a Linux system environment.
- Have an understanding of/creative eye for photography/film-making, lighting, design and [animation] timing/storytelling.
- Practical understanding of the entire production pipeline process.
- Multi-disciplinary understanding derived from working within Effects, Lighting, Compositing and Asset Teams.
- Maintain a calm and professional demeanour in a deadline focused work environment.
- Expert people management/leadership and organisational skills.
- Technical and creative problem solving with a can-do mindset.
- Expert time management and prioritisation skills.
- Sharpened tactical and creative problem solving sensibilities with a can-do mindset.
- Strong knowledge of the VFX industry, planning and requirements.
- Superior level of attention to detail and strong eye for aesthetic composition.
