Character Effects Supervisor - Hybrid Sydney

Netflix Animation Studios; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios is seeking a Character Effects Supervisor to lead the CFX team on an upcoming feature film. This role oversees hair, fur, cloth, garments, and other character-related simulations, ensuring performance and storytelling alignment with the Director’s vision.

You will collaborate with modeling, rigging, animation, and VFX teams to ensure assets are ready for stable simulation and rendering. Hybrid role in Sydney with in-office presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Character Effects/CFX for feature animation or VFX.
• Time in a Lead or Supervisory role with strong reel showcasing hair, fur, cloth.
• Proficiency with Houdini and/or Maya; understanding CFX pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CFX to support character performance and storytelling.
• Collaborate with Heads, art directors, and departments to interpret requirements.
• Lead CFX dailies and provide clear feedback on simulations.
• Refine CFX assets and setups for hero scenes and reference work.
• Mentor CFX artists and contribute to training and performance feedback.

Skills

CFX leadership

Houdini/Maya

Character motion

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Houdini

Maya

Job description

Netflix Animation Studios is seeking a Character Effects Supervisor to lead the CFX team on an upcoming feature film. This role oversees hair, fur, cloth, garments, and other character-related simulations, ensuring performance and storytelling alignment with the Director’s vision.

You will collaborate with modeling, rigging, animation, and VFX teams to ensure assets are ready for stable simulation and rendering. Hybrid role in Sydney with in-office presence three days a week.