Visualization Supervisor

Description

Halon is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Visualization Supervisor for the creative direction of projects. In this role, you would work in collaboration with the client to define camera blocking, lens choice and composition, while working closely with other departments to ensure smooth transitions and improved tools and processes. You will oversee the daily activities of the team while meeting the creative and scheduling requirements of the production. This is a remote-work opportunity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director, VFX Supervisor and/or other creative leads on the film to design & deliver effective previs of key sequences
• Take responsibility to meet the pressures and demands of a production schedule, working with the Production team to deliver on time and on budget
• Work closely with the Production team to ensure an accurate production schedule is set up and maintained
• Define and interpret specific instructions from the client
• Works with pipeline and engineering teams to develop and improve the pipeline and tools
• Communicates clearly and confidently across different teams, from client to editorial, to production, and builds good relationships with them.
• Helps develop talent and foster professional growth among the stage crew
• During review sessions, discuss changes with the client and offer creative input and technical solutions to enhance continuity and consistency of the sequence

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as a Visualization Supervisor preferred
• Excellent knowledge of cinematic language and camera terminology
• Solid knowledge of Maya is essential
• Knowledge and experience in real-time rendering and content creation with Unreal Engine
•  Proven track record of leadership on previous projects
• Strong creative and technical skills in 3D animation and competency in all other areas of 3D including modelling, texturing, lighting, FX and rendering
• 3D Generalist skills: Should have a well-rounded skill set with experience in lighting, modeling, and animation
• Technical knowledge of various software including Maya, After Effects, Nuke, Unreal Engine, etc.
• Solid camera animation work skills required
• Experience with virtual production workflows and technologies a plus

Note:

The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individual with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

- 3-5 years of experience as a Visualization Supervisor preferred - Excellent knowledge of cinematic language and camera terminology - Solid knowledge of Maya is essential - Knowledge and experience in real-time rendering and content creation with Unreal Engine - Proven track record of leadership on previous projects - Strong creative and technical skills in 3D animation and competency in all other areas of 3D - 3D Generalist skills with experience in lighting, modeling, and animation - Technical knowledge of various software including Maya, After Effects, Nuke, Unreal Engine - Solid camera animation work skills required - Experience with virtual production workflows and technologies a plus