FX Lead

1 Week ago • 6 Years +

About the job

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Phantom Fx is seeking an experienced FX Lead to establish key FX setups for their project. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience in the field, a strong understanding of FX pipelines, and the ability to supervise both in-house and external FX teams. Must have experience with asset breakdowns, shot assignments, and providing regular progress updates to production managers and 3D supervisors.

Establish key FX set-ups for the project working closely with the art Director/3D Supervisor to set the required look.

· Create and Supervise re-usable FX Assets ensuring they adhere to FX pipeline and meet art director’s visual requirements.

· Attend Animatic Tech Meetings to discuss best approach for FX per Episode and take down Directorial notes.

· Work close with Production on FX Asset Breakdowns and shot assignments

· Work with the FX Supervisor to ensure the project’s FX pipeline is reliable and economical and is adhered to throughout production.

· Provide regular progress updates to production manager and 3D supervisor on any technical/workflow bottlenecks within the FX schedule.

· Supervise the quality control of the external asset assignments and ensure the outsource partner has clear direction from a FX and shading perspective.

· Define, document and communicate standards and techniques for FX that maximizes efficiency and ensures a consistent quality under the technical specifications of the project.

· Provide leadership and support for the in-house and external FX teams, both creatively and technically, to facilitate the completion of FX assignments on schedule.

· Working in partnership with other departments to ensure that shots are delivered to the highest possible standard

· Helping to design solutions involving a more procedural approach in order to create the effects required

· Train Junior FX Artists on the project.

Benefits

· Employees can always have a healthy work life balance.

· We're off on even Saturdays, Festive holidays and Sundays

· The staff and the management work together to create a positively-aligned, friendly, and energetic Work Environment.

· We provide Training in the workplace to enhance the employees' soft skills development, leadership abilities, and develop professional competencies as important as technical skills to help in the personal & professional growth

· The company carries out various entertainment events, stress buster activities, and ice-breaking sessions for newcomers to lighten up the work atmosphere and make working a fun-filled moment.

· Relocation assistance is provided for employees.

· Sophisticated work stations at employees' work areas to enhance productivity.