Procedural FX Supervisor

Hogarth Worldwide; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global content production company in Westminster is seeking a Procedural Supervisor to manage the creation of FX and collaborate on procedural specifications. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a team while ensuring the integration of FX with other departments. This role requires a strong understanding of simulation workflows and proficiency in Python scripting. The company offers a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of simulation workflows using SideFX Houdini.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for procedural tools and pipeline integration.
• Ability to communicate complex technical requirements effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define and build procedural systems for creating FX, CFX, Cloth, and similar disciplines.
• Collaborate with pipeline developers to establish procedural system specifications.
• Lead, mentor, and guide a team of FX artists.

Skills

Python scripting

Understanding of simulation workflows

Team leadership

Quality control systems

Detail-oriented

Education

Experience managing FX and Simulation in 3D environments

Tools

SideFX Houdini

Job description

Overview

the interview process.Department SummaryVFX is delivered across multiple disciplines, channels, clients and products. We create animated characters, full computer-generated car configurators with millions of variations, computer-generated food with AI backgrounds, photo-real, real-time environments, water simulations for 3D products, digital twins and much more. The VFX department includes lighters, modellers, animators, pipeline developers and producers in both onshore and offshore locations supporting global and local client needs.

What does a 'Procedural' Supervisor do at Hogarth? Proceduralism relies on broken down published components, logical structures and parameters to construct CGI at scale with code rather than manual effort. Procedural Supervisors will be responsible for overseeing the creation and development of these conventions. This role involves working closely with Python developers to define procedural specifications for the FX departments across multiple high-end productions. This role encompasses supervision of FX, CFX, Cloth, Groom, and related VFX simulation disciplines, with a strong emphasis on procedural workflows, pipeline integration, and cross-departmental collaboration. This role reports to 'Global Head of Pipeline' and will work closely with all our global CGI/VFX teams.

Responsibilities

• Simulation: Define and build procedural systems for creating and scaling FX, CFX, Cloth, Groom and related disciplines to be used in production with an emphasis on photo-realism, accuracy, detail, and function, and provide tools for manual adjustments of parameters at scale.
• Procedural Specifications: Collaborate with pipeline developers and other Procedural Supervisors to establish clear specifications for how the procedural system should function, covering UVs, rigging and displacement map workflows using publishing and dependency.
• Quality Control systems: Eye for detail and able to build QA procedures to ensure the highest quality before release of assets.
• Lead, mentor, and guide a team of FX artists
• Strong understanding of simulation workflows and decision trees using SideFX Houdini.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for procedural tools and pipeline integration.
• Extensive experience in managing FX and Simulation within 3D environments in a mature pipeline. Exposure to USD pipeline a plus.
• Ability to communicate complex technical requirements to Python developers and other technical teams.
• Ensure FX integrates seamlessly with Lighting, Rendering, and Compositing.
• Collaborate and communicate with Production, CG Supervisors, and VFX Supervisors to plan FX work.
• Estimate time and resources for FX tasks and help ensure timely delivery.
• Prioritize and delegate tasks effectively within the FX team

About Hogarth and the Group

Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world's top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging. The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today\'s content experience.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500. Our people are the key to our success. We\'re committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

Hybrid working model: We believe the best work happens when we\'re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That\'s why we\'ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Our Hogarth Values:

• Hands on: No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project--big or small, gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It\'s how we deliver real results without cutting corners.
• Honesty: We are real and authentic - with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow, and make meaningful things together. It\'s not always easy but it\'s always worth it.
• Heart & Soul: We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond "good enough" --because we care deeply about our craft, and we\'re always chasing better. We love what we do, and it shows.
• Happy Family: Creating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ, makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together, and never lose our sense of humor.
• Hungry Curiosity: keeps us hungry. We question, experiment, and always seek out what\'s next. We never settle, and we never stop learning.
• Inclusion and Impact: WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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