Studio: The Yard VFX
Job Opening: Compositing Supervisor
Location: Vanves, Montpellier, France
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- establish methodologies and estimate the cost of new projects with the VFX Supervisor, the production team and consult with the HOD 2D as needed
- implement the production standards defined by the HOD 2D
- plan and maintain the rendering/compositing strategy with the CG Supervisor(s)
- collaborate with the Paint&Roto Lead to breakdown all the requirements for the show
- define the production tasks for each shot with the production team
- manage the artists throughout the project and ensure the quality of their work
- lead review sessions and ensure work meets client expectations
- when necessary, brief artists individually on each shot of the project
- ensure the follow-up and compliance of the production tasks with studio standards
- provide technical support to the compositing team on the project
- verify the technical compliance of all data passing between departments on the project (QC review/approval)
- understand and represent the vision of the VFX Supervisor and the client in their absence
- address the creative direction of the VFX Supervisor by providing technical and/or artistic solutions that align with the skills of the team and the project budget
- report technical, strategic & organizational problems or solutions to the HoD 2D
- participate in supporting artists in their skills development, as well as their professional monitoring throughout the project, in collaboration with the HoD 2D.
- participate in mid and post-mortems of the project.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Previous experiences as compositing supervisor on international projects;
- At least 10 years of experience as a Compositing Artist / Lead Compositing / Compositing Supervisor;
- Strong sense of initiative and creativity;
- A comprehensive understanding of all technical and creative aspects of the VFX production and processes;
- Proficiency with compositing software environments;
- Familiarity with production tracking tools;
- Ability to communicate in French and English both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to inspire and motivate teams;
- Strong interpersonal skills, benevolence, with a positive and professional attitude;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Proactive with excellent organizational skills;
- Attention to detail
