VFX Supervisor - 2D, Advertising

Company description

Harbor is a leading global production and post-production company specializing in creative and technical services for the film, television, and advertising industries. We work with some of the world's leading movie studios and advertising agencies and collaborate with award winning filmmakers to create outstanding motion pictures that captivates audiences and tells compelling stories across all visual platforms.

At Harbor, we value talent, artistry, and innovation. Harbor was founded on the principle of protecting creative intent of filmmakers by bringing all disciples under one roof for an elevated creative experience. This cross collaboration across film craft is what sets us apart and is the core of our work and the reason for our existence. We are committed to continuous growth and improvement, while staying true to our principles and values. The well-being of our team is a top priority, and we strive to create a supportive and respectful environment. At Harbor, we know that teamwork is essential to achieving extraordinary results. We are driven by ambition, and excited about the possibilities that the future holds. 

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated VFX Supervisor to join our team and contribute to our continued growth and success. The VFX Supervisor oversees a team of Lead Compositors and Associate Compositors, and will assign and critique their team’s work, but above all provide mentorship to their junior artists.

The ideal candidate will be highly visually creative with an excellent knowledge of visual effects techniques and the software and hardware they operate. The VFX Supervisor is expected to supervise VFX shoots and therefore must have a strong understanding of onset VFX supervision protocol and best practices. They must also have a strong knowledge of onset VFX supervision techniques, such as using tracking markers and shooting lens grids and HDRIs.

The VFX Supervisor must also have the confidence and ability to manage clients, coordinating and guiding them through a group creative process, often with a great deal of diplomacy to achieve a result which is satisfactory to all. The VFX Superisor is expected to have their own client base, and are expected to build upon that base by developing and working in tandem with creative talent.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Conforming and managing large and complex projects under tight deadlines
• Bidding projects from scripts and storyboards
• Engaging in calls and meetings with directors, advertising agencies and brands
• Managing dailies with their team of artists
• Managing external and inter office workshare
• Building on their strong client base by sourcing and developing relationships with creative talent and clients
• Working closely with the Leadership team and fellow Lead Compositors to research, develop and implement new technology and creative ideas
• Compositing Live action plates and understanding of CG renders
• Working collaboratively with other members of the Compositing team and other VFX departments and locations.
• Extracting mattes from blue/green screen footage using Keylight, Primatte, IBK or other keyers
• Advanced 2D and 3D camera tracking
• Advanced understanding of photoreal CG integration into live action plates
• Advanced understanding of set extensions
• Complex matte painting projections utilizing 3D cameras and geometry
• Advanced beauty work and car augmentation
• Advanced understanding of photoreal full CG compositing
• Paint and rotoscoping
• Other responsibilities, as needed and required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Trains new staff and mentors junior artists
• Work closely with the Creative Directors to oversee the daily workflow of the department

Qualifications

• Advanced Experience in Compositing with Nuke and/or Flame for complex VFX projects
• An advanced understanding of the full VFX pipeline; from the initial detailed bidding process, concepting and R&D, through to full multi format deliveries 
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with strong problem-solving skills
• Innate understanding of client needs
• Strong understanding of on-set VFX supervision protocol and best practices
• Provide effective leadership with enthusiasm across variety of projects  
• Communication skills and the ability to set clear expectations for clients
• A strong creative eye with artistic and technical skills
• Strong aesthetic with good understanding of color, light and photography
• A team player with a great attitude who is dependable and flexible
• Takes feedback and direction well
• Exercises close attention to detail
• Advanced technical knowledge of Flame and/or Nuke for conform and deliverables
• Advanced knowledge of CG rendering and compositing multi-channel EXRs
• Advanced understanding of 2D and 3D tracking
• Highly proficient in using IBK, Primatte, Keylight or other keyers
• Excellent knowledge of Nuke and/or Flame’s 3D system
• Advanced understanding of colorspace pipelines
• Strong knowledge of cameras, film resolutions, aspect ratios and lenses
• Experience leading client facing jobs with VFX Supervision

Travel Requirements:

• May be required to travel for VFX Supervision on-set

Additional information

EEO Statement:
Harbor Picture Company Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.