Effects Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios

Netflix; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 188,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Netflix is seeking an Effects Supervisor to lead the FX team on a forthcoming feature film, based in Vancouver with NAS. The role requires guiding the FX effort to support storytelling, working with the VFX Supervisor and Head of Effects, and ensuring technical robustness across lighting, compositing, and final delivery.

The position emphasizes leadership, a strong reel, and proficiency with Houdini (SOPs/DOPs/POPs) and other DCCs like Maya.

Qualifications

• Significant FX experience in feature animation, VFX, or high-end series, with prior lead or supervisory work.
• A strong reel demonstrating high-quality FX integration into final shots.
• Proficiency with FX tools (Houdini) and experience with other DCCs such as Maya.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of FX artists, providing clear feedback.
• Collaborate with VFX Supervisor and department heads to define FX standards.
• Supervise FX work on shots to support story and cinematic style.
• Create or refine complex FX shots to establish quality and approach.
• Ensure FX integrates with Environments, Characters, Lighting, and Compositing.

Skills

Lead FX team

Strong reel

Houdini

Maya experience

Production pipeline knowledge

Leadership & mentorship

Tools

Houdini

Maya

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Effects Supervisor to support our upcoming feature film. The Effects Supervisor works inside of NAS to lead the FX team on a specific film or series, overseeing the creation of water, fire, smoke, atmospherics, destruction, debris, magical FX, and more. This role ensures that FX work enhances the storytelling, supports the vision of the VFX Supervisor and Head of Effects, and is technically robust for Lighting, Compositing, and final delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of Effects artists, casting work appropriately and providing clear, constructive feedback in rounds.
• Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor, Head of Effects, Production Designer, and Art Directors to interpret FX briefs and define the visual and technical standards for FX across the show.
• Supervise FX work on shots and sequences, ensuring that FX support story, mood, and cinematic style while maintaining clarity and visual balance.
• Create or refine selected FX shots or elements as needed—particularly complex, hero, or reference‑setting work—to help establish the quality bar, style, and technical approach for the team.
• Work closely with Environments, Characters, CFX, Lighting, and Compositing to ensure FX integrates seamlessly into the final image and supports performance and readability.
• Help define and refine FX tools, workflows, and presets in partnership with Technical Supervisors, FX TDs, and pipeline teams.
• Provide input to Production Management and department leadership on FX complexity and progress to support realistic planning and prioritization.
• Troubleshoot technical and artistic challenges in FX, collaborating on solutions that maintain quality while meeting schedule needs.
• Help foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative team culture where artists can do their best work.

What You’ll Need

• Significant experience in FX for feature animation, VFX, or high‑end series, including time in a Lead or Supervisory role.
• A strong reel demonstrating high‑quality FX work (fluids, pyro, destruction, atmospherics, magical FX) and its integration into final shots.
• Proficiency with FX tools such as Houdini (SOPs/DOPs/POPs), with additional experience in other DCCs (e.g., Maya) a plus.
• Strong understanding of how FX interacts with Environments, CFX, Animation, Lighting, and Compositing within a production pipeline.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to give clear, constructive feedback and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.

This role is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hybrid Role (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office).

At NAS, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $188k - $234k CAD. This reflects total compensation; we do not have stock options.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.