CG Supervisor (Expression of Interest)

Framestore; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Framestore Limited in London is seeking a CG Supervisor to lead high-end visual effects across Advertising, Television, and Immersive projects. You will manage CG elements, mentor teams, and collaborate with production to deliver industry‑leading visuals.

You will work closely with Heads of CG to supervise look development, oversee on-set supervision when required, and guide artists to meet ambitious deadlines while maintaining creative quality.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience in VFX across film, advertising, and episodic content.
• Advanced knowledge of lighting techniques and shot look development.
• Proficiency with Maya, Houdini, and Nuke; familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
• Proven track record of managing artist teams and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to translate complex needs into goals.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the creative team on bidding and pitching, joining client meetings to secure projects.
• Oversee technical aspects of VFX projects, including on-set supervision and look development of complex sequences.
• Collaborate with production to plan workloads and coordinate with 2D department for high-quality images.
• Create high-level shots while mentoring other CG supervisors and guiding artists.
• Support CG artists, troubleshoot technical challenges, and ensure delivery meets industry benchmarks.

Skills

VFX leadership

Client meetings

On-set supervision

Shot look development

Communication skills

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Nuke

Arnold

V-Ray

Job description

Framestore brings together world-class producers, artists, and technologists to craft visually striking work across advertising, episodic, and immersive productions. Our teams blend creative ingenuity with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-end visual effects, immersive storytelling, and premium content for global clients, brands, and broadcasters.

Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.

About the role

This is an expression of interest for upcoming roles within our team; as we build our talent pool for future projects, please note we are currently only considering UK-based artists at this time.

This is a new role within our London team. As a CG Supervisor, you'll be a pivotal creative and technical leader, helping us expand our capability across a diverse range of high-end content in Advertising, Television, and Immersive projects.

Reporting to the Heads of CG, you'll take charge of the CG elements for your own projects while inspiring and managing our talented artist teams. You're someone who relishes the opportunity to figure out collaboratively how to do difficult things, ensuring we always deliver work that sets the industry benchmark

What you'll do

• Partner with our creative team on bidding and pitching, joining client meetings to help secure exciting new projects.

• Oversee the technical aspects of VFX projects, including on-set supervision when needed, and lead shot look development for complex sequences.

• Work closely with production teams on planning and partner with our 2D department to create the highest quality images efficiently.

• Create high-level, complex shots yourself, contributing directly to the work while supporting other supervisors as needed.

• Guide and support our CG artists, providing the mentorship they need to reach their full potential while troubleshooting any technical challenges that arise.

• Over 8 years of experience in VFX across film, advertising, and episodic content, with a thorough understanding of modern pipelines.

• Advanced knowledge of lighting techniques and shot look development, with professional experience in Maya, Houdini, and Nuke.

• A solid understanding of rendering packages like Arnold, V-Ray, or Mantra, and familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.

• A proven track record of managing artist teams and a collaborative work ethic that thrives under the pressure of deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to translate complex technical needs into clear creative goals.

You might also have

• Experience with Python or Mel scripting to help streamline workflows.

• Familiarity with modelling, texturing, camera tracking, and FX.

Accessibility statement

Our London studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry, accessible toilets on all floors, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone.