The CG Supervisor ensures the visual and technical quality of a project's CG elements, translating the VFX Supervisor's vision into each delivered shot. A true pillar of the 3D pipeline, they guide the art teams, optimize workflows, and ensure the aesthetic and technical consistency of the deliverables.
Working closely with production, supervision, the 3D Operations Manager and department heads, he/she actively contributes to the planning, strategy and overall success of the project, while embodying the standards of excellence and collaboration specific to Rodeo FX.
Main responsibilities:
To convey the vision of the VFX Supervisor through the visual and technical quality of the CG
- Supporting the VFX Supervisor in defining the artistic and technical direction of the project.
- Translating the creative vision into concrete and achievable solutions in the 3D pipeline.
- Participate in the assessment and planning of technical and human needs during submissions or changes in scope.
- Provide clear and constructive feedback during dailies and internal reviews.
- Maintain visual consistency and seamless integration between artistic and technical departments.
Supervise all CG departments of the project
- Establish workflows, methodologies and technical standards adapted to the needs of the project.
- Anticipate technical and artistic challenges, propose effective and sustainable solutions.
- To mentor and support leads and artists, to ensure clarity of briefs and daily monitoring of priorities.
- Collaborate closely with department heads to ensure pipeline consistency and performance.
- To foster a positive working environment where rigor, collaboration and curiosity are valued.
Deliver tasks on time and according to Rodeo's quality standards
- Oversee the planning and progress of tasks with production and leads.
- Ensure adherence to deadlines, visual quality and technical expectations for each CG department.
- Quickly identify production risks and propose relevant adjustments.
- Actively contribute to the preparation and validation of final deliverables with VFX supervision.
Project efficiency and productivity
- Optimize processes, tools, and scene configurations to maximize performance.
- Implement practices aimed at reducing rendering times and the load on the render farm.
- Encourage technical and methodological innovation within the team.
- Analyze post-mortems to improve the performance and fluidity of future productions.
Support for departments
- Collaborating with theHead of 3D Operationsand the technology teams to improve tools and methodologies.
- Document the lessons learned and best practices from the project, for studio-wide dissemination and adoption.
- Participate in the evolution of the overall pipeline by proposing artistic and technical improvements based on field experience.
- Supporting the training and development of talent by sharing expertise within the studio.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a VFX environment.
- Minimum of 5 years in a similar role.
- Demonstrated experience in team supervision, project management or inter-departmental coordination.
- Excellent command of the following software: Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Mari, Flow, Arnold, RenderMan, Karma, Solaris and USD.
- In-depth knowledge of CG and VFX pipelines, as well as integration and rendering principles.
- Advanced artistic and technical skills, with a keen understanding of composition, lighting, and visual storytelling.
- Strong leadership, rigor, strategic thinking and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Clear and collaborative communication, attention to detail and a constant desire to raise the quality of deliverables.
- Advantage: experience in tool development, pipeline optimization or scripting (Python, VEX, MEL, C++, OSL).
- Advantage: contribution to technology monitoring and innovation pipeline.
- Advantage: experience in client presentations, conferences, panels or external outreach.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Rodeo FX, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work.
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