FX Animation Supervisor - LA

A LA based studio is currently looking for a FX Animation Supervisor to join it team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the FX team and mentor artists to ensure the creation of high quality FX.
• Responsible for directing the overall FX quality in shots and conducting rounds to determine which shots are ready to show to Director.
• Conduct script breakdowns for FX and develop appropriate schedules to work with available resources and to prioritize tasks.
• Work with CG Supervisor to determine which technology will be required to meet the needs of the FX department.
• Collaborate with other departments and supervisors to resolve technical problems.
• Proactively communicate any information about FX to other departments as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of particle systems and fluid dynamics in Maya and/or Houdini.
• Expertise in compositing theory, concepts, and techniques. Nuke experience a plus.
• Knowledge of surfacing, modeling, lighting, and rendering in CG.
• 6+ years of production experience with 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role on a feature film.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills.

http://www.smoothdevil.com/index.php?page=job&job_id=1629

closes: 29 Jun 2011