GenFX Lead

Vfxwire; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 132,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Eyeline is seeking a seasoned GenFX Lead in Vancouver to drive high-end VFX from concept to delivery. You will lead a team across AI-driven and traditional CG/2D elements, shaping hero shots and pipelines while mentoring artists.

You will own generative workflow design, supervise complex compositing, and collaborate with production to optimize scheduling and throughput in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-end VFX (Film/Episodic) with leadership exposure.
• Advanced compositing skills in Nuke, including 3D/2D workflows.
• Proven experience designing complex generative production workflows (ControlNet, LoRA).
• Strong knowledge of Maya, Houdini, or Blender and USD/Alembic pipelines preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor artists and manage shot-group workloads.

Responsibilities

• Set the visual quality bar and interpret Supervisor direction into artist briefs.
• Lead complex hero shots with advanced setups and novel generative approaches.
• Troubleshoot integration challenges across AI-generated and traditional CG/2D elements.
• Mentor GenFX Artists and identify skill gaps for targeted training.
• Coordinate shot assignments and communicate risks and trade-offs to Supervisors and production.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentorship

Python scripting

GenAI/AI workflows

Programming workflow automation

Visual effects knowledge

Creative direction

Tools

Nuke

Maya

Houdini

Blender

ComfyUI

Job description

Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more.

Key Responsibilities

Creative & Technical Leadership

• Set the visual quality bar for assigned sequences or shot groups, interpreting Supervisor direction into actionable artist briefs
• Take ownership of hero shots and technically complex work requiring advanced setups, complex inpainting/outpainting or novel generative approaches
• Troubleshoot and solve complex integration challenges across AI-generated and traditional CG/2D elements
• Review artist work in dailies preparation, provide constructive technical and artistic feedback and ensure notes are addressed efficiently

Workflow Architecture & Optimization

• Design and maintain reusable ComfyUI and other workflows for team use in conjunction with Visual Pioneering (VPi) Workflow specialists.
• Optimize GenAI and compositing workflows for speed and consistency, identifying bottlenecks in the hybrid-VFX pipeline
• Ensure seamless handoffs between GenFX outputs and downstream Compositing, CG, and Lighting departments
• Prototype and evaluate new generative tools and techniques, providing recommendations to Supervision on production readiness

Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor GenFX Artists on both generative technique and traditional VFX fundamentals
• Identify skill gaps within the team and recommend and initiate targeted training or knowledge-sharing sessions
• Contribute to onboarding documentation and training materials for new GenFX team members

Production Coordination

• Manage shot assignments and priorities within assigned groups, coordinating with production on scheduling and capacity
• Communicate technical risks, timeline impacts and creative trade-offs to Supervision and production teams
• Participate in sequence-level planning and bidding, providing time and effort estimates for AI-augmented workflows

Quality Control

• Enforce technical standards for color space compliance (ACES/OCIO), resolution, fidelity and integration quality
• Perform QC across the team's output, catching logical errors (lighting and shadow direction, physics, anatomy) before Supervisor review
• Ensure temporal consistency and spatial accuracy across multi-shot beats and sequences

Qualifications

• 5 years in high-end VFX (Film/Episodic), with at least 1 year in a Lead or equivalent elevated-responsibility role within a relevant discipline
• Advanced compositing skills in Nuke; camera projections, 3D compositing, deep compositing, template setup and sequence management
• Proven experience designing and executing complex generative workflows in production, including ControlNet stacking, style LoRA application and temporal coherence management
• Strong working knowledge of Maya, Houdini, or Blender for blocking, depth map generation, and hybrid 3D/AI workflows. Understanding of USD/Alembic pipelines preferred
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering GenAI-augmented shots at a professional, photorealistic standard
• Proven ability to mentor artists, provide clear and constructive feedback, and manage shot-group workloads
• Python proficiency for automating ComfyUI workflows, writing Nuke gizmos or bridging tool APIs (preferred)
• Experience with LoRA training and dataset curation for production use (preferred)
• Hands-on experience with Gaussian Splatting or emerging 3D-from-AI workflows (preferred)
• Background or studies in film cinematography, photography or matte painting (preferred)

$132,000 - $170,000 CAD a year

This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, Canada. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.

About Us

Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.

At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.

Netflix Investment- Eyeline

With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.

Come as you are

We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.