FX Supervisor
About the job
- A minimum of four years of feature film or television production experience as an FX artist.
- A minimum of two years of experience as an FX Lead.
- Excellent knowledge and demonstrated work experience in Houdini.
- Excellent knowledge of creating Houdini Digital Assets in Houdini and providing user support.
- Strong knowledge of VEX and HScript.
- Strong knowledge of Arnold or another 3D renderer; Arnold is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of common data formats such as VDB and Alembic.
- Strong knowledge of compositing.
- Working knowledge of Nuke.
- Excellent understanding and communication of image composition and creative story points.
- Excellent communication skills to work with and understand the requirements of all departments.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to liaise with production managers and coordinators to schedule team tasks effectively.
- Ability to troubleshoot and manage competing priorities.
- Ability to delegate tasks effectively.
- An eye for detail and quality control of FX elements such as smoke, fire, and destruction.
- Experience with bidding and scheduling production tasks.
- Experience managing a team of artists, setting expectations, and managing their time.
- Higher education in a related field is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of Gaffer or another node-based rendering application is desirable.
- Strong Python scripting is desirable.
- Linux or Unix scripting is desirable.
- Thorough knowledge of Maya is desirable.
- Experience with other solvers and simulation tools such as Naiad, RealFlow, Bullet, and Blastcode is desirable.
- Knowledge of HDK is desirable.
- Assist the CG supervisor with assigned show tasks and work with the Head of Department to ensure tasks align with studio standards.
- Assess a show's FX methodology and FX artist requirements.
- Maintain consistency of work when managing FX Leads.
- Work with other departments to streamline data handover to and from the FX department.
- Mentor FX Leads and artists with the Head of Department, helping them manage tasks and focus and suggesting time-management strategies and studio-supported approaches to technical challenges.
- Maintain aesthetic quality control across shows with the Head of Department.
- Provide performance reviews, daily feedback, and mentoring to FX artists with the Head of Department.
- Report to the Head of Department on facility tasks, FX pipeline improvements, show requirements, and progress updates.
- Define and enforce standards and working practices within the FX team across projects with the Head of Department.
- Assist the Head of Department with reviewing and interviewing candidates for FX roles.
- Assist the Head of Department with maintaining and creating documentation.
- Work closely with VFX and CG supervisors to achieve the client's FX brief within show constraints.
- Guide the team on how to achieve effects within the available show pipeline.
- Mediate conflicts or disputes involving FX methodology between artists and supervisors and identify solutions that benefit the studio.
- Review scope of work and assign tasks based on artists' skills and abilities.
- Define and enforce standards and working practices for the FX artists on the team.
- Estimate task time and provide accurate progress reports.
- Work with production coordinators to manage the team's show schedule and meet delivery targets.
- Identify and archive outstanding show work for potential reuse on future projects.
- Deliver high-quality work within the given time constraints.
- Attend rounds, dailies, reviews, one-to-one meetings, and team meetings as required.
- Assist with FX breakdowns at the end of a show.
- Work with R&D to facilitate testing and integration and provide timely input for ongoing development projects.
- Strong knowledge of Arnold is preferred.
About the company
Image Engine Design is a visual effects studio that provides a full suite of services for feature films and television, including concept design, pre-visualization, computer-generated animation, compositing, and volumetric digital effects. Its process combines early concept work with pre-visualization and then high-end CG and integration work to produce final VFX shots for a project. The company differentiates itself through its long track record (since 1995), its location in Vancouver, and its team of experienced artists who handle the entire VFX pipeline in-house rather than outsourcing components. Its goal is to help storytellers bring their ideas to life by delivering high-quality VFX that support the narrative and visual storytelling of each project.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
1995
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What believers are saying
- The Gorge earned a 2026 VES nomination, validating premium environment expertise.
- 2025 year-end projects include Tron: Ares, Murderbot, Percy Jackson, and The Mandalorian.
- Upcoming campaigns include Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 and The Mandalorian & Grogu.
What critics are saying
- OpenAI Images 2.5 on September 8, 2026 squeezes concept-art and previs workflows.
- Client concentration is severe: Disney, Netflix, Lucasfilm, and Skydance dominate its pipeline.
- VFX margins stay project-based; one lost tentpole in 2027 can hammer utilization.
What makes Image Engine Design unique
- Image Engine won 2026 Emmy recognition for Skeleton Crew visual effects.
- It specializes in photoreal feature and series work for Disney, Netflix, and Lucasfilm.
- Its 2025 slate spans creatures, environments, water simulation, and matte painting.
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-4%Major Awards recognition for The Lost Bus. Following the latest BAFTA Film Award nominations, The Lost Bus has achieved the rare "Triple Crown" of industry recognition - earning nominations from the Academy Awards, BAFTA, and the Visual Effects Society. This milestone is a testament to the extraordinary talent, collaboration, and dedication of Cinesite's VFX team. Huge congratulations to Max Dennison and the entire team whose outstanding work helped bring The Lost Bus to life. This level of recognition speaks to work that goes beyond technical excellence. Cinesite's visual effects serve the story, and that's what makes them truly exceptional. The season's honours also extend to Cinesite's partner studios, including TRIXTER,, whose work on Predator: Badlands earned a spot on the Academy Awards longlist for Best Visual Effects, and Imaginarium, recognised for its performance capture work on Captain America: Brave New World and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Along with its colleagues at Imagine Engine who's work on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has received a nomination for Outstanding Visual Effects for a Live Action Program at this year's Children's & Family Emmy Awards. Cinesite Group is especially proud to see Andy Walker included among the nominated VFX Supervisors for his work on the project. Andy supervised the show while at Image Engine and has since transferred to Cinesite.
Image Engine has received a 2022 VES Award nomination for ‘Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature’ for its team’s visual effects work on ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’.
Image Engine is thrilled to receive a 2022 Emmy Award nomination for ‘Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie’ for The Book of Boba Fett.
Image Engine is thrilled to receive a VES Award nomination for ‘Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature’ for its team’s recent work on Venom: Let There Be Carnage.