FX Supervisor (Redefine)

double negative visual effects; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG is seeking an experienced FX Supervisor in Sydney to lead the creative and technical design of effects within the FX Department. You will supervise and guide artists, ensure high-quality FX delivery within scope and bid days, and collaborate closely with Production to align with the approved direction.

Required expertise includes Houdini, Python scripting, VEX, and real-time VFX workflows, with experience integrating Houdini with Unreal.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of FX teams in feature animation/ VFX projects.
• Strong ability to translate creative direction into technically feasible FX.
• Excellent collaboration with Production and Lighting teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day FX and CFX execution with creative and technical direction.
• Coordinate assignments, priorities and deliveries with Production.
• Manage scope and bid-day adherence, flag risks early to Production.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Creative direction

Tools

Houdini

Python

VEX

Unreal Engine

Job description

3d ago , from double negative visual effects

The FX Supervisor is responsible for the creative and technical design, supervision, and execution of effects within the FX Department. Working in conjunction with Production, the FX Supervisor ensures that approved FX work is delivered to the required quality within its established scope and predetermined bid days.

Key Responsibilities:

Creative and Technical Design

Establish creative and technical approaches for approved FX and CFX work, including simulations and procedural effects.

Guide artists and maintain consistent FX and CFX quality aligned with the production’s approved creative direction.

Expert knowledge of Houdini.

Programming or scripting skills (e.g. Python and VEX), depending on the area of specialisation.

Experience with Unreal Engine and real time VFX workflows, including integration between Houdini and Unreal pipelines.

Departmental Execution

Lead day-to-day FX and CFX execution and provide creative and technical direction to FX artists.

Coordinate assignments, priorities, and deliveries with Production.

Track progress against approved shot scope and bid-day allocations.

Scope and Bid-Day Management

Design solutions that can be executed within the approved scope and predetermined bid days.

Identify risks, overruns, or requests that exceed approved parameters and communicate them promptly to Production.

Do not expand scope, extend bid days, or commit additional resources without appropriate Production approval.

Authority and Accountability:

The FX Supervisor is responsible for determining how the approved FX work is executed, while Production is responsible for managing what has been approved, how much time is allocated, and what resources are available. This separation establishes clear departmental creative and technical authority while retaining production management authority over scope, bid days, and resources. The FX Supervisor is accountable for delivery quality, execution within approved scope and bid days, and early escalation of potential deviations. Changes to approved parameters require Production authorization.

About Us

We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film,television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 peoplewith worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles,Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali,Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!