Expression of Interest - CG Supervisor

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.

Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc.

658 Homer Street., Suite 405, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2R4

Language in work environment - English

Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable

As a CG Supervisor, you bring extensive industry experience, with over 10 years of expertise in the industry.

Working under the direction of the VFX Supervisor, the CG Supervisor ensures all shots are delivered to the highest standard expected and support the creative vision of the Director by directing the artists’ creative work, technical skills and communication.
Determines technical approaches needed to achieve desired look and behaviors of the production's assets within agreed on technical pipeline. Identifies, defines, prioritizes and oversees the implementation of tools that automate production tasks.
Makes creative decisions and comments about shots in order to achieve the required look and meet creative direction. Builds consensus among technology, creative and production management to create efficiencies. Serves as key technical expert on productions. Accountable for on time, on budget execution and delivery, as well as quality, of the majority of outcomes of the technical pipeline.

Responsibilities:
● Interpret the Director’s vision while ensuring artistic quality, content and continuity.
● Directs show leads and artists to provide both technical leadership at both the facility and project level in order to keep the workflow continuous and productive.
● Collaborate with technology, creative, and production to optimize show-specific processes.
● Actively participate in high-level show tech meetings to contribute to strategic discussions.
● Lead the development of flexible and efficient CG pipelines to meet creative briefs, incorporating both existing and new technologies.
● Assist with show setup, ability to determine the necessary toolset and resources depending on the type of show.
● Effectively communicating implementations and solutions between the various Departments.
● Delegate responsibility effectively and provide ongoing feedback by keeping Production and Supervisors abreast of any changes, issues, concerns and progress on a regular basis.
● Run a lighting team with regular team meetings for progress assessment, feedback, and issue resolution.

● Represent the team confidently in internal and client reviews.
● Scheduling, workload assignment and balancing alongside show coordinator and production.
● Flag and collaborate with production management on crewing needs.
● Assist when needed with recruitment for the facility and/ or production.
● Foster a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and well-being and ensuring\ team morale.
● Provide mentoring/training when necessary.
● Support the promotion of artists and show accomplishments.
● Participate in the review process by providing feedback to department management.
● Available to participate in work sessions with supervisors and leads from other shows to make sure tools and techniques used on their show are in line with the goal of keeping things standardized and flexible enough so they can benefit other current and future Shows.
● On-set supervision experience is helpful, but not required.
● In the absence of the VFX supervisor, the CG Supervisor assists in budgeting, interprets client notes and gives notes to artists to complete shots.

Qualifications:
● Experience as a CG Supervisor or Sequence Supervisor working on high end live action VFX work.
● Thorough understanding of the complete VFX pipeline.
● Excellent leadership and team management skills.
● Must be a skilled decision maker, ability to problem solve as well as identify potential issues.
● Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
● Advanced understanding of show-specific processes and workflows.
● Proven experience in optimizing workflows and ensuring optimal results.
● Demonstrated ability to provide strategic input in high-level discussions.
● Proven experience in conducting candidate interviews and fostering a positive work environment.
● Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
● A very good knowledge of TV and film delivery formats.
● 10 + years of production experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $156,000 - 204,750/yr CAD. Benefits are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us.  We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.

*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.