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Current projects include Blue Beetle, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon. Recently released projects include John Wick: Chapter 4, Black Adam, Disney's The Little Mermaid, and Love, Death and Robots Volume 3, for which the company won a 2023 VES award.\n The FX Supervisor is responsible for the artistic vision, technical rigor, and overall performance of their department on a given project. They ensure the consistency of visual effects (smoke, fire, particles, destructions, fluids, abstract effects), ensuring their seamless integration into the CG pipeline. A committed leader, they guide FX artists, support VFX supervision, collaborate with CG, comp, and production teams, and participate in strategic project planning. In parallel, in collaboration with the Head of FX Department, they actively contribute to pipeline development, method optimization, and knowledge transfer.\nKey Responsibilities:\nCreative Quality\nTranslate the artistic vision of the project into concrete directives for FX artists.\nParticipate in dailies and guide the team in executing shots with high creative value.\nValidate delivered effects based on the client's visual intentions and shot constraints.\nCollaborate with VFX and CG supervisors to ensure consistent aesthetic continuity.\nIntervene personally on the most complex shots if necessary.\nTechnical Quality\nDefine the technical standards to be met for all delivered effects.\nPropose or validate the tools, templates, or methods to be used for the show.\nDocument project best practices, support artists in case of technical blocking.\nIdentify recurring problems and collaborate with the pipeline team to resolve them.\nEnsure the optimization of caches, workfiles, and setups produced by the team.\nLeadership & Communication\nSupervise, motivate, and support FX artists with rigor and kindness.\nLead FX turnovers, technical meetings, and follow-up sessions with clarity.\nDelegate shots strategically, according to the artists' level and specialty.\nMaintain a healthy, respectful, and conducive work environment for collective performance.\nReport critical issues to supervision or the department without delay.\nIn close collaboration with the Head of FX Department, participate in the improvement of the FX department with experience gained through projects.\nProject Management\nEvaluate workload with production, anticipate staffing needs.\nParticipate in FX casting and recommend the right profiles based on the shots to be delivered.\nAssist in defining time estimates and prioritizing sequences.\nClosely monitor project progress, ensuring deliverables are met on time.\nSupport production in strategic submissions or validations if required.\nWorkflow Strategies\nDesign FX methodologies adapted to the project's style, budget, and schedule.\nDetect inefficiencies in processes and recommend adjustments.\nParticipate in the development or implementation of innovative tools for the team.\nContribute to the overall pipeline consistency between FX, CG, and comp departments.\nShare project learnings in post-mortem and foster a culture of continuous improvement.\n Minimum of 5 years of experience in an FX Supervisor role in visual effects in a VFX environment.\nConfirmed experience in team supervision or project management.\nAdvanced proficiency in Houdini (Pyro, Flip, RBD, Vellum, SOPs).\nFunctional knowledge of Nuke, Arnold, Karma, and Python scripting.\nGood command of USD and Solaris.\nGood command of Flow Production Tracking and a keen understanding of the VFX pipeline.\nStrong artistic and technical skills, ability to arbitrate quickly.\nPositive leadership, strategic mind, composure, and clarity in communication.\nAssets: FX tool development, participation in pipeline innovation initiatives, client presentations.\n Diversity, Equity and Inclusion\nAt 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.\nUse of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment\nRodeo FX may use AI-based tools to support certain steps of the recruitment process, such as interview transcription or preliminary application analysis. These tools may be operated by third-party providers, and data may be processed outside Quebec. These tools never replace human decision-making: all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. To learn more about how we protect your personal information and your rights, please consult our Privacy Policy.\nApply with LinkedIn\nIf you would like to use the “Apply with LinkedIn” feature to simplify your application, please make sure you accept cookies on the SmartRecruiters application page. 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