Character Supervisor

2 months ago

Vancouver, Canada double negative visual effects Full time

**Description**:

- Position at DNEG_

Reporting to the Global Head of Character, the Character Supervisor would oversee the artistic and technical development of creatures at DNEG across multiple shows bridging the gap between concept and production.

Working alongside show supervisors, discipline experts & the art dept, the Character Supervisor would be responsible for setting a new artistic standard for character work at DNEG, carrying a continuous artistic and technical vision in line with DNEG technical standards.

The Character Supervisor would work closely with the Art Director, VFX Supervisor & Head of Character to make sure that character’s work from concept art to shots.

**Key Responsibilities**- Establish a clear process for developing creatures at DNEG- Work with department HOD’s and training team to spearhead the growth of an in-house specialist creature team- Manage a team of specialist department leads/supervisors- Oversight of design and functional anatomy of hero characters- Train and direct members of the character team in DNEG best practice.- Interpret client concepts as they come through the door to establish form and viability, before passing onto our creature supervision team- Work with our show supervisors, advising on creative and technical development of individual assets- Act as a link between all involved departments, ensuring clear communication and common methodology to all character work at DNEG- Responsible for making sure character work at DNEG hits the visual bar whilst promoting smooth workflows and consistency between departments- Define with production and character team members to set clear goals and visual milestones- Working with the art, bidding and supervision teams to help sell and explain early work to our clients- Actively support DNEG pitch team to promote character work

**Must Haves**- Broad understanding of the processes needed to bring a character to life- Passionate understanding of anatomy- Working knowledge of high-end film pipelines, specifically around 3d modelling, surfacing and rigging- Collaborative attitude, ability to delegate and take feedback from clients- Be proactive and motivated, ability to push the DNEG’s character work to create a higher calibre of asset creation in a clear streamlined fashion- Experience in leading a specialist team- Be a considerate listener and mentor

**About You**- Organized, proactive, and a self-starter- A team player and clear communicator, and a keenness for collaboration- A team leader, approachable and personable, with strong motivation qualities- Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques - including proprietary software- Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines- A positive, can-do attitude
- Please note that this is a unionized position and will be covered by a collective agreement between DNEG and IATSE, in the coming months. As a unionized employee, you will be required to join the union and will benefit from the conditions set out in the collective agreement. Union dues will be required once the collective agreement is in place._
- The base salary range for this full-time position is $145,000 to $185,000. DNEG salary ranges are determined by function, department, level and location. An individual's pay within a given range is determined by their transferrable or job-related skills and work experience. Salary ranges are modified from time to time based on external market data collected through our third-party surveys._

**About Us**
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

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