Studio: MPC Film
Job Opening: Character Supervisor
Location: London, UK, Europe
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Work with New Business to establish strong relationships with clients, aid with the bidding and award of Premium Hero Builds
- Work with Build Teams and the Head of Character Lab to define the creative and technical ‘blueprint’ for each Premium Hero Build
- Work with Production to manage the day to day running of the team and to evaluate artist schedules ensuring they are realistic and achievable
- Responsible for overseeing the use of various techniques which help aid the design process of Premium Hero Builds
- Participate and drive early Creature/Character design and development
- Brief and Supervise Build Team’s work
- Ensure that all builds meet and push the global standards of quality of MPC
- Ensure that bid day are respected and the best possible product is achieved with those bid days
- Attend desk rounds with all members of the team on a regular basis
- Attend daily sessions with the team to give feedback/approvals
- Interact in a professional manner with clients
- Interpret the client’s vision in respect to Premium Hero Builds, in collaboration with the VFX supervisor attached to the show
- Troubleshoot issues that arise within the execution of the Premium Hero Build ‘blueprint’
- Collaborate with the software team and act as a stakeholder for any related software development projects
- Be an ambassador of MPC, ensuring a good relationship is built between you and your client, as well as MPC and your client
- Act as a representative of the work MPC produce, by not intentionally under or overselling work or over-promising to clients
- Remain professional in your engagement with clients
- Work with the software and technology groups and advise new tools, workflow, software, and equipment
- Help to train and mentor key crew when necessary
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong working knowledge of 3D/2D software packages and pipelines
- Knowledge of the entire production process, including stage shooting is preferred
- Solid knowledge of VFX production and its iteration process
- A good understanding of color theory
- Up-to-date knowledge of VFX tools and emerging technologies
- A solid user of the current shot presentation software/tools Extensive hands-on experience with production tools and pipelines
Attributes
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Desire to learn from others and to take on increasingly challenging work
- Team approach and the ability to take direction
- Strong sense of team dynamics and positive morale generating style
- Highly adaptable with the strong ability to work successfully under pressure
- Strong creative ability and flair
- Knowledge of the entire production process, including stage shooting
- A strong work ethic Team approach and the ability to take direction Ability to successfully delegate and manage projects
- Ability to understand the client approval process
- Able to manage a time-sensitive workload in an urgent and extremely organized manner
- Capability to learn and adapt quickly
- Good ability to work under pressure
- Ability to mentor and provide feedback to crew members
- Excellent team-building skills
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