Creature Supervisor (VFX)

TL;DR

Creature Supervisor (VFX): Overseeing the development of rigging and CFX for CG creatures from design to final render with an accent on pipeline architecture and departmental efficiency. Focus on leading technical and creative teams to solve complex creature challenges and implementing high-end feature film VFX.

Location: Sydney, Australia

Company

hirify.global is one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies creating award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content.

What you will do

• Oversee the development of all Rigging and CFX of CG creatures from design and build stage to final render.
• Supervise the pipeline and provide direction on architecture and methods to improve departmental efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Head of Creature and the Pipeline team.
• Lead and mentor Creature TDs through technical and creative challenges to ensure high-quality results.
• Implement key challenging work and develop planned training schemes for the team.

Requirements

• Proven high-end feature film VFX experience, featuring major creatures/characters on multiple projects.
• Thorough knowledge of Rigging, Muscle/Skin simulation, Cloth, and Hair/Fur simulation.
• Full working knowledge of Maya.
• Strong leadership qualities with proven ability and experience supervising teams.
• Ability to balance technical aspects of creature work with strong critical visual and artistic skills.

Nice to have

• Programming or scripting skills (Python, MEL, VEX).
• Experience with Ziva, Houdini and USD.
• Experience creating crowd simulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a global team across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
• Commitment to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
• Supportive atmosphere that encourages applications regardless of background or disability.
• Opportunity to work on award-winning high-end feature film projects.