FX Supervisor

MFI Technologies Incorporated; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The FX Supervisor role at MFI Technologies Incorporated leads the FX team to deliver top-quality visual effects on time and to client specifications. You will mentor the team, assess strengths and interests, and delegate tasks to maximize productivity while maintaining creative excellence.

Working closely with Production and department heads, you will drive the development of processes, supervise shows, and ensure clear communication of goals and timelines throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in live action FX with supervision/lead experience.
• Creative ability and artistic talent, demonstrated by previous work.
• Knowledge of Houdini and/or 3ds Max (required).
• Experience creating diverse simulations (destruction, atmospheric, fluid, supernatural).
• Understanding of physics, realistic motion and natural phenomena.
• Excellent technical skills and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Willingness to grow, learn, and share knowledge with others.
• Ability to manage schedule and expectations with production.
• Show management and people management skills while supervising a show.
• Excellent communication and an open mind.
• Team player in a cooperative, fast-paced environment.
• Compositing and scripting experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the FX team's output to meet client requirements and deadlines.
• Mentor and develop team members by assessing strengths and delegating tasks.
• Collaborate with Production and Heads of Departments to ensure high-quality results.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Project scheduling

Collaboration

Creative ability

Willingness to learn

Adaptability to fast pace

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Houdini

3ds Max

Scripting

Compositing

Job description

The FX Supervisor oversees the work delivered by the FX team, working alongside Production and Heads of Departments to ensure then highest quality and that client requirements and deadlines are met. They will act as mentor and help develop their team by assessing the strengths, weaknesses, and interests of each member and delegate tasks accordingly.

Role Type

Full-time

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in live action FX work and previous experience in a supervision and/or lead role
• Creative ability and artistic talent, demonstrated by previous work
• Knowledge of Houdini and/or 3ds Max (required)
• Strong experience in creating a wide variety of simulations (destruction, atmospheric, fluid, supernatural, etc.)
• Understanding of physics, realistic motion, and assorted natural phenomena at different scales
• Exceptional technical skills, the ability to learn new software quickly, and a hunger to stay on the leading edge
• Strong willingness to grow, learn new methods and share knowledge with others
• Ability to manage schedule and expectations alongside with production team
• Ability to showcase show management and people management skills while supervising a show
• Excellent communication skills and an open mind
• Team player able to work in a cooperative, fast-paced environment
• Compositing and scripting experience a plus