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CG Supervisor
Sony Pictures Animation
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced CG Supervisor for an exciting, unannounced CG animated project. The CG Supervisor is responsible for the technical and aesthetic aspects of the production and will communicate with the creative and technical support teams to ensure appropriate quality is attained within the budget and schedule. The CG Supervisor will use their technical experience and knowledge to help execute the creative vision of the production. They will work closely with the production’s Creative Leadership and report to the Global Visual Effects Supervisor. They will ensure the flow of communication and establish effective workflow at Sony Pictures Animation and the vendor studio.
Sony Pictures Animation is an animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling!
Key Responsibilities
- Assess the technical and aesthetic content of each episode from script to animatic and inform Producers of any concerns.
- Participate in all preproduction meetings as requested.
- Review scripts and story animatics and work with production to find creative solutions to production challenges.
- Engage in strategic collaboration with show leadership and key animation partners to deliver cohesive and detailed solutions for asset and shot production.
- Ensure that the highest quality of production is achieved within the allotted budget and schedule.
- Be aware of show parameters and collaborate with production on achieving solutions to stay within them.
- Work with production to review and approve internal design breakdowns, internal CG art team assignments and schedule, and vendor asset bids.
- Occasionally work hands-on with CG assets as required by the Design Team, Production Team, and Vendors.
- Problem solve CG asset work (model, rig, texture, light, comp), particularly assets that the vendor finds challenging.
- Work with production to review and respond to vendor complexity feedback at animatic stage.
- Supervise the Internal CG Art team.
- Collaborate with the Comp Supervisor, Animation Supervisor, and FX Supervisor throughout all phases of production.
- Work with internal CG Core Team to service the show while reporting to the Global VFX Supervisor.
- Facilitate asset production and review vendor studio assets to ensure pipeline feasibility of assets within the animation production (including rigging, animation, lighting, texturing, design, and FX).
- Advise and support Producers to ensure the highest quality of animation is achieved within schedule and budget.
- Work closely with Producers to ensure production follows studio protocols and procedures.
- Understand the vendor pipeline and advise production and creatives on standard processes for working within it.
- Attend vendor meetings and launches as requested.
- Work with other CG art leads to create documentation and standard process guides for vendor studios.
- Review all vendor asset deliveries, oversee notes and feedback to vendor studio, and address notes as needed.
- Review other shot production deliveries as needed and provide notes and feedback if requested by production.
- Collaborate with Production Management to ensure technical and creative teams meet schedule.
- Communicate any concerns proactively to Supervising Producer, Line Producer, and/or Production Manager.
- Proactively communicate with all departments about new tools, processes, and procedures, emphasizing design and asset departments.
- Technically and aesthetically interpret the Co-Executive Producers, Supervising Producer, Creator, and Art Director’s asset vision to the team as predicted by the show’s pipeline.
- Resolve the most efficient way to expedite production both internally and at vendor studios.
- Develop a strong, flexible CG pipeline including developing, maintaining, or approving CG techniques.
- Occasionally assist in-house hands-on look development work from modelling to lighting.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Expert level knowledge and experience both hands-on in CG asset creation and shot work.
- Ability to advise vendor studios on pipeline aspects and fill gaps at any production stage.
- In-depth knowledge of Maya, Arnold, Nuke (Houdini is a bonus).
- Previous supervisor experience on an animated feature film, TV series, or game preferred.
- Experience providing technical support and training to production teams as needed.
- Proven knowledge of all facets of the animation process.
- Proven leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
- Ability to balance work across multiple episodes at all production stages.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn applicable design software and hardware.
- Recent hands-on experience in multiple disciplines of the CG Pipeline: Assets (Model, Texture, Rig), Animation, Lighting, Comp.
- Bonus: Ability to write simple code.
- Promote a positive and productive work environment and lead collaboratively across departments and within the facility.
Benefits & Compensation
The anticipated base salary for this position is $3,057/week to $3,500/week. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors.
Application Process
To apply, please include a resume and a link to your portfolio. Please make sure to include any passwords to your work in your cover letter and/or in your resume.
Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
