DFX Supervisor

This is a Full Time Job

The Digital Effects (DFX) Supervisor ensures throughput of shots towards timely completion, via client's approval, and maintains a functioning environment where the DFX Supervisor and client can focus on artistic performance without technology hindrance. The DFX Supervisor works with the VFX Supervisor, Producer and Production Manager and is responsible for developing a strong, flexible CG and 2D pipeline. This includes developing, maintaining (or approving) techniques, provide team-building through developing structure, lead artists roles and responsibilities. The DFX Supervisor also works with the Project Coordinator and Producer to facilitate scheduling of artists and resources and works with the VFX Supervisors to provide artistic and technical notes to the team. R&D, following CG elements from concept through final comp and overseeing all elements created by the CG team is also part of this role. The DFX Supervisor may be called upon to work ''on the box'' as an artist as show size and needs require.

Duties
include but are not limited to:

Visual Targets and Quality
• Addresses the body of work arriving from

scanning. Previews for initial colour correction requirements and initial

shot composite requirements.
• Monitors shot continuity in all aspects of

quality control including final colour correction for timeable delivery.

Team Building
• View reels / recommend artists for interview
• Attend interviews / interview candidates
• Recommend candidates for hiring in

consultation with leads

Team Training
• ensure leads are fluent with production

techniques
• Define crew training plans with leads
• Oversee training of new team members
• One-on-one training with team members
• Assist leads where necessary with training

Team Guidance
• Facilitate production needs of every team

member
• Correct and caution team members as necessary
• Maintain team morale / provide incentives

R&D
• Test new techniques and technology as

necessary
• Help leads and crew develop ''one-off''

techniques as necessary

Scheduling and Daily Work
• Team scheduling and shifts with Production

team
• Monitors resources, throughout each day, and

delegates work priorities based on fluctuations in schedule and shot

progress.
• Oversees the management of the render farm and

resource workload. Monitors render queue and reviews previous night

logs for deviances, on a daily basis.
• Reviews progress of shots for deliveries, on a

daily basis, and approves shots as ready for deliveries when the criteria

are met.
• Performs as a Senior Compositor, completing

shots towards final and troubleshooting shot related issues.