Fx Supervisor

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Bogotá ciudad; Hybrid; COP 60,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitch Black is seeking an experienced FX Supervisor to lead its FX team in delivering high-end visual effects for film, tv and streaming projects in Colombia. You will oversee 3D FX creation, ensure creative alignment, and manage deadlines with a focus on quality.

Candidates should have extensive FX leadership, expert Houdini skills, and strong collaboration with CG, lighting and compositing teams. The role requires coordinating across time zones and maintaining production standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an FX Supervisor or senior FX role on high-end VFX projects.
• Proven ability to lead FX teams on complex productions.
• Expert-level proficiency in Houdini for simulations, caches and FX development.
• Strong knowledge of Maya, Nuke, Katana and Unreal.
• Scripting skills in VEX, Python and C++ for tool development and workflow automation.
• Excellent artistic judgment and communication skills.
• Ability to lead diverse teams across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FX team, providing artistic direction, support, and technical guidance.
• Create high-quality 3D FX in Houdini including particles, fluids, fire, smoke and destruction.
• Translate client references and requirements into technical solutions.
• Review and approve FX deliverables from artistic and technical perspectives.
• Organize the team’s work, assign tasks, monitor progress, ensure deadlines and quality.

Skills

FX supervision

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Artistic judgment

Tools

Houdini

Maya

Nuke

Katana

Unreal

VEX

Python

C++

Job description

This posting is for employment opportunities based in Colombia. It is intended for individuals who currently reside in Colombia and are authorized to work locally.

If you are based elsewhere in Latin America and are interested in freelance opportunities, please apply through the corresponding posting identified as (Freelancer)

We don’t just build worlds. We build the teams that build better worlds.

From Montreal to Mumbai, London to Los Angeles,we unite diverse talent and experienceacross 10 global studios, delivering stronger, simpler, smarter VFX for episodic television and feature films.

For well over a decade, FOLKS artists have come together to create ambitious workwith human-focused collaboration. As part of the Pitch Black network, our teams contribute their distinct creative strengths to a broader community of talent, technology, and expertise around the world.

Join us and find your FOLKS.

Job Description

FOLKS is looking for an FX Supervisor with strong artistic vision, technical excellence and proven experience leading visual effects teams on high-end film, television and/or streaming productions.

You will oversee the creation and delivery of 3D effects—including particles, fire, smoke, fluids, destruction, lighting and other simulations—ensuring every shot meets the creative vision, quality standards and production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FX team, providing artistic direction, creative support and technical guidance throughout production.
• Create and develop high-quality 3D visual effects in Houdini, including particle, fire, smoke, fluid, destruction, lighting and other simulations as required by each project.
• Translate client references and creative requirements into imaginative, efficient and technically sound visual solutions.
• Review and approve FX department deliverables from both an artistic and technical perspective.
• Organize the team’s work, assign tasks, monitor progress and ensure priorities, deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate closely with CG Supervisors, VFX Supervisors, CG Artists, DMP, Lighting, Compositing, Production and other departments.
• Ensure smooth communication and effective handover of shots and sequences between FX and other CG departments.
• Participate in dailies, production meetings and client sessions, communicating clear and actionable information to the team.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of tools, processes and workflows that optimize FX production.
• Oversee shot rendering when needed and ensure rendered imagery meets quality expectations.
• Identify department resourcing needs and support the recruitment and selection of FX artists.
• Train, support and mentor artists, particularly in Houdini and FX pipeline best practices.
• Stay current with industry technologies and techniques, sharing knowledge and driving innovation within the team.
• Ensure FX technical direction work is delivered on time, within budget and to the quality expected by FOLKS and its clients.
• Carry out other duties related to the position as assigned by your manager.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an FX Supervisor, FX Lead or in a senior FX role within high-end VFX productions.
• Demonstrated experience leading FX teams on complex projects.
• Expert-level proficiency in Houdini for simulations, caches and FX development.
• Strong knowledge of Maya, Nuke, Katana and Unreal.
• Experience with particle, fluid, fire, smoke, destruction and other 3D FX simulation techniques.
• Strong scripting skills in VEX, Python and C++ for tool development and workflow automation.
• Excellent artistic judgment, attention to detail and ability to solve creative and technical challenges.
• Clear and effective communication skills with both internal teams and clients.
• Ability to lead diverse teams, potentially across multiple time zones.
• Ability to remain calm, prioritize effectively and make sound decisions in fast-paced production environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience supervising multiple shows simultaneously.
• Established relationships with clients, studios and vendors.
• A track record of innovation in tools, techniques and workflows.
• Experience working in international, collaborative environments.

Additional Information

Need Accommodation?

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.

Privacy Notice

Your personal information will be collected, used, and stored for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Pitch Black is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Pitch Black, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or family status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.

By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply