Requirements:

· Deep understanding of high-end VFX processes and CG pipeline.
· Minimum of 3 years' experience in CG across a wide variety of content including film or animation industries.
· Expert user of Maya or Blender, or Houdini, plus a working knowledge of other 3D software and tools
· Expert knowledge of lighting and rendering, and experience with Arnold, Cycles, Redshift, VRay, or other common render engines.
· Experience managing asset creation and use across numerous shots and sequences.
· Proven artist management and leadership skills.
· Ability to multi-task, prioritize, take criticism, and work under high pressure with tight deadlines while maintaining team cohesion.
· Thorough knowledge of disciplines within VFX including modeling, texturing, lookdev, lighting, layout and camera tracking
· Strong proficiency in English language.

Responsibilities:

· The CG Sup will report to the Director, Digital Production and will require a level of self-directed and solutions-oriented initiative with good sound decision making skills.
· Ability to coach, motivate, delegate, set goals, provide direction, and possess proficient communication skills.
· Lead and mentor a team of CG artists and technicians.
· Establish technical approach, provide scene templates, and directly oversee all 3D work to assure that it adheres to the established processes and meets required quality.
· Work closely with the Director of Digital Production, other Department Supervisors, Production Management and Creative Directors to bid and schedule CG work.
· Assist in the establishment and refinement of pipeline and protocols for creating high resolution CG elements that meet Sphere’s color and resolution requirements.
· Actively participate in recruiting world-class freelance and staff CG artists and technicians.
· Provide mentoring, individual training, performance reviews, and professional guidance to all members of the CG team.
· Keeping the team on schedule and meeting set deadlines while maintaining the highest levels of quality.