VFX Supervisor

Exciting opportunities await in Australia! We're expanding our talent pool and inviting VFX professionals seeking their next career move or new opportunities to join us.

Please note that employment may be offered on a temporary (6-12 month contract) or permanent basis, depending on project requirements.

At MPC, we strive to grow a little more every day. We’re creative, passionate, and full of imaginative ideas. We foster a supportive studio environment where team members look out for each other, prioritize well-being, and act with responsibility, honesty, and integrity. 

We celebrate diversity and the strength it brings to us and our creative process, ensuring we deliver the most exceptional work on time. True collaboration and open communication are core values at every level of our organization, as they enable us to learn, grow and create outstanding moments for our clients.  

Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values mutual support, creativity, and excellence. 

The VFX Supervisor is responsible for the creative direction of a project and acts as a key point of contact with the creative leads on the client/production side. The VFX Supervisor works closely with VFX Producers and CG Supervisors to assign and review artist’s work whilst taking sole responsibility for the sign off of 'final' shots. The VFX supervisor is a creative leadership role, supporting and mentoring the Supervisor community on designated shows, with an aim of building capability within MPC

Manage the processes to adhere to KPI targets and put in place actions to remediate underperforming  metrics.

• Maintain standards of Craft, culture and quality of output for the company.
• To ensure that the workplace is creative, productive and inspirational for artists.
• To ensure there is a robust Strategy and plan to execute for the project assigned, identifying all key challenges and solutions to deliver.
• To keep ahead of technological development and ensure that MPC keep ahead or aligned with cutting edge technology practise.
•  To ensure that the technical approach to each show is thought through, and aligns with MPC's global way of working.
• To ensure a Roadmap specific per show is created to define the schedule, structure, workflows and tools to be used for the project.
• Attend dailies sessions with all members of the team on a regular basis to give direction and approvals.
• Work closely with the Producer to create a schedule and keep to a budget defined by Producer, ensuring timely delivery.
• To ensure the client's expectations are met throughout the process by continuing to engage, present and discuss the work.
• To manage the client throughout the process of delivery, by building a good relationship between you and your client as well as MPC and your client.
•  Work with New Business team to help with bids and scripts breakdwons if requested.
• Help with Pitching and Presentations in regards to potential new VFX work
• Any other reasonable duties

What this role is NOT responsible for;

• Setting production schedules, managing resources, or managing artist salaries or promotions

Behaviours:

• Excellent communication and problem solving skills
• A strong work ethic
• Team approach and the ability to take direction
• Ability to successfully delegate and manage projects
• A sense of strong team dynamics and a positive morale generating style
• Able to manage a time-sensitive workload with an urgent and extremely organized manner 
• Capability to learn and adapt quickly 
• Good ability to work under pressure
•  Strong creative ability and flair
• Ability to mentor and provide feedback to junior employees
• Excellent team building skills

Measure of Success/Key Performance Indicators:

• P&L margin
• EFF% Target
• Delivery Success – quota attainment
• Client satisfaction

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

• Solid knowledge of VFX shot production and its iteration process is required
• Up-to-date knowledge of VFX tools and emerging technologies
• Extensive hands-on experience with production tools and pipelines are required