CG Supervisor

Outpost VFX Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Outpost VFX Limited is seeking a CG Supervisor to lead projects and champion collaboration between the 3D and 2D departments. You will work with the VFX Supervisor, VFX Producer, and the 3D team to define creative and technical goals, delivering outstanding results.

As CG Supervisor, lead our 3D teams to meet briefs on schedule, provide bidding input on time, talent and tech needs, and support production leadership in artist performance reviews, upholding Outpost's professional standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CG Supervisor or similar role in the VFX industry.
• Proficiency in Houdini, Maya, Nuke with experience in USD and Arnold renderer workflows.
• Strong understanding of CGI production workflows; FX/CFX experience preferred.
• Excellent leadership and communication to manage a team and collaborate with overseas counterparts.
• Problem-solving ability and ability to provide technical guidance.
• Attention to detail and eye for visual aesthetics.
• Familiarity with industry-standard CGI tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3D artist teams to meet project briefs within agreed schedules.
• Address scheduling challenges to support production.
• Provide precise time, talent, and technology estimates during bidding.
• Support Head of Production in artist performance evaluations.
• Participate in daily sessions, upholding Outpost's high standards.
• Bridge the gap between technology and artistry to improve pipelines.
• Balance artistic and managerial duties to ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

CG supervision

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Visual aesthetics

CGI workflows

Tools

Houdini

Maya

Nuke

USD

Arnold

Job description

Outpost VFX are looking for a CG Supervisor to lead projects and champion collaboration between the 3D and 2D departments. You'll work closely with the VFX Supervisor, VFX Producer, and the 3D team to understand and communicate creative and technical goals, for exceptional results.

Leading our talented 3D artist teams to meet project briefs within agreed schedules, promptly addressing scheduling challenges to support production. During the bidding process, provide precise advice on time, talent, and technology requirements. Support the Head of Production in artist performance evaluations and actively participate in relevant daily sessions, exemplifying Outpost's culture of professionalism and high-quality creative reviews.

Employing your knowledge of the workflow and pipeline to support the team and bridge the gap between technology and artistry. Share insights with the tech team to enhance pipeline, workflows, and software, continuously advancing Outpost's CG capabilities.

As a CG Supervisor, balance your role as an artist with managerial responsibilities, advocating for effective management and ensuring client satisfaction in the final product.

Key skills

• Proven experience as a CG Supervisor or similar role in the VFX industry.
• Proficiency in software such as Houdini, Maya, Nuke with experience in USD and Arnold renderer workflows.
• Strong understanding of CGI production workflows. FX/CFX experience using Houdini is a preference.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively manage a team and collaborate with overseas counterparts.
• Ability to problem-solve and provide technical guidance to overcome production challenges.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for visual aesthetics.
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools and techniques for CGI production.

What happens next?

Equal opportunities

At Outpost we believe that our strength lies in our differences. These help us to take different perspectives, challenge norms and create a special environment based on mutual respect. Outpost is an equal opportunities employer. Employment with us is based on a person’s extraordinary talent and potential. No candidate will receive any less favourable treatment based on their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual preference, or any other factor that has no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.