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Rodeo FX

Award-winning visual effects studio for film

DFX Supervisor

Creative ProductionPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least eight years of experience in high-end visual effects for feature films and/or episodic productions.
  • Demonstrated experience in a supervisory role, with responsibility for complex sequences or multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong creative judgment and demonstrated ability to evaluate composition, lighting, color, movement, and photorealistic integration.
  • In-depth understanding of the visual effects production process, from asset development through final compositing and delivery.
  • Ability to translate artistic direction into practical workflows, priorities, and clear feedback.
  • Experience contributing to estimates, resource planning, schedules, and production risk management.
  • Practical knowledge of Flow Production Tracking (formerly ShotGrid/Shotgun) or equivalent production-tracking tools.
  • Professional proficiency in English.
  • Availability for occasional international travel.

Responsibilities

  • Translate the visual effects supervisor's direction and client feedback into clear objectives for elements, shots, and sequences.
  • Lead daily reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure visual continuity and consistency across disciplines.
  • Guide the integration of computer graphics and compositing work, resolving creative issues with the relevant supervisors.
  • Review work against agreed creative standards before presenting it to the visual effects supervisor or client, within established approval responsibilities.
  • Oversee the technical execution of assigned work, ensuring compatibility with the studio pipeline and project requirements.
  • Work with computer graphics, compositing, department supervisors, and pipeline teams to resolve issues affecting image quality or delivery.
  • Identify technical risks early and ensure proposed solutions are tested before broader implementation.
  • Ensure department deliverables integrate successfully into final shots and meet established delivery specifications.
  • Establish clear expectations, decision-making responsibilities, and communication channels within the project team.
  • Keep the visual effects supervisor and producer informed of progress, challenges, and decisions requiring their input.
  • Coordinate creative and technical handoffs between departments and studios, ensuring feedback is understood and implemented.
  • Mentor supervisors, leads, and artists, and provide performance feedback in collaboration with their managers.
  • Maintain a respectful and collaborative work environment aligned with the studio's values, and participate in client discussions when delegated by the visual effects supervisor.
  • Partner with the visual effects producer to assess scope, contribute to estimates, and establish achievable schedules, milestones, and resource needs.
  • Align execution priorities with production and department supervisors, considering dependencies and delivery commitments.
  • Track progress against the agreed plan and recommend corrective action when quality, schedules, or resources are at risk.
  • Assess production impacts of creative changes and communicate additional work, revised assumptions, and potential financial implications before proceeding.
  • Support delivery within the approved budget through practical creative and technical decisions, in partnership with the visual effects producer.
  • Define project execution strategies with the visual effects supervisor and department supervisors, balancing quality, efficiency, and production constraints.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary iterations, improve handoffs, and reuse approved assets or approaches.
  • Collaborate with pipeline and department leads on project-specific needs while maintaining consistency with studio practices.
  • Contribute to mid-project reviews and postmortems, turning lessons learned into documented improvements.
  • Evaluate relevant tools and methods with appropriate teams and share best practices across projects and studios.
  • Work at the studio five days per week.

About the Company

Rodeo FX

Award-winning visual effects studio for film

Rodeo FX is a full-service visual effects studio with teams in Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Los Angeles, Paris and Bengaluru. It creates moving image work for film and television by handling the entire VFX pipeline—from concept and design through animation, simulation, and compositing to final rendering. The company emphasizes craftsmanship and technological creativity to deliver high-quality visual effects that resonate with audiences. It differentiates itself through its global, multi-location production capability, award-winning track record, and end-to-end services that allow projects to move from initial concept to finished, seamless visuals within one studio. Its goal is to produce compelling, believable visual effects that enhance storytelling and connect with viewers.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
2006

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