A multi Oscar-winning creative studio, we have worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.
Who We Are
Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, TV, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.
The Role
As a CG Supervisor you will be working with the VFX Supervisor in other sites to explore and create the look of a film to a client's requirements and specifications, as well as with CG supervisors in other locations to ensure consistency of approach to CG work. You’ll provide clear direction to all CG departments, setting clear objectives and monitoring the process, progress, results and also conduct reviews as final quality control on all deliveries of shots prior to VFX Supervisor and client review. You’ll work with Heads of CG to create clear briefs for developers on R&D and pipeline requirements.
Additional responsibilities include:
Evaluate the creative requirements of a project, determine the technical implications and make high-level operational decisions (e.g. the balance between third party tools versus proprietary development and the selection of specific technical methodologies).
You’ll work closely with Producers, artists and other necessary departments in creating high quality visual effects and assist in the casting of 3D artists to ensure the right fit, skills and experience required for projects and teams.
Determine, modify and maintain the most effective and efficient technical approach and workflow possible as well as eliminate potential problems in pipeline tools before they impact on production.
Extensive production experience in a similar or relevant position.
A thorough understanding of the entire visual effects process and the ability to interpret the artistic brief from the VFX Supervisor.
Ability to review other artists' work and ensure a high standard both artistically and technically.
Good technical understanding of CG pipelines and the ability to specify efficient workflows, identify additional tools, as well as working knowledge of the latest CG procedures and techniques.
Knowledge and experience of all areas of 3D (modeling, rigging, texturing, look development, environments, creature FX, lighting and FX).
An excellent understanding of photography and film with strong artistic skills including knowledge of color, lighting, perspective, scale and composition.
An understanding of the 2D pipeline.
Excellent organisational, communication and project management skills and experience working within production leadership teams and meeting schedule and budget requirements.
Desirable Experience:
Experience with a wide variety of software and render packages.
Proven creative ability and artistic flair.
The ability to write code and assist in tool/pipeline r&d development.
Our Commitment:
Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities, and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.