Art Department Supervisor

Company Overview

Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, they unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. The company's three pillars—VFX, Studios and Labs—form the creative spine of the organization. Eyeline believes technology serves artistry and that people are the soul behind everything they do, deepening creative connection rather than replacing it.

Role Summary

The Art Dept Supervisor will support the Director of the Art Dept in implementing the creative vision for Eyeline’s content creation, with a focus on aspects aligned with traditional filmmaking, such as lighting, composition, pacing, and storytelling. This position will assist in the team's collaboration with creative partners from the earliest stages of projects to develop generative content. The ideal candidate will utilize their creative production and technical skills to assist the Director of the Art Dept in executing daily content creation processes, ensuring that creative ideas are transformed into awe-inspiring, cinematic visual content. This individual excels in problem-solving and collaboratively building solutions within complex, fast-paced workflows.

Core Responsibilities

The Art Department Supervisor collaborates closely with the Director of the Art Dept and may independently lead any of the following tasks and responsibilities, based on the Director of the Art Dept’s assessment of project needs:

• Client and Production Management:
  • Serve as the primary client-facing contact, working closely with the production manager to establish a collaborative relationship.
  • Support the Director of the Art Dept in delivering projects aligned with the creative brief and project vision.
  • Assist with client presentations, adhering to the Director of the Art Dept’s guidelines.
• Creative Production and Methodology:
  • Generate and contribute to the visualization for characters, environments, effects, and vehicles that bridge creative vision with technical VFX implementation.
  • Assist in project research and reference gathering.
  • Contribute to the task breakdown and methodology definition, ensuring synchronization with the approved breakdown and team structure.
  • Participate in the day-to-day review process.
• Technical Integration:
  • Aid in project setup, including the configuration of applicable templates for tools like Miro and Shotgrid.
  • Assist the Director of the Art Dept in bridging with the workflow team to guide and inform on technical challenges on the project.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Creative Leadership: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a creative leadership capacity, such as a creative department supervisor or an assistant to a creative director or VFX supervisor, focused on delivering creative content.
• Generative AI Expertise: Extensive, hands-on experience utilizing generative AI platforms for producing images, text, videos, and developing related workflows.
• Production Background: Proven production-based experience as a Concept Artist or other closely related experience inside the creative digital industry (film, games, VFX, etc.).
• Artistic Proficiency:
  • Expert knowledge of traditional art techniques including drawing, painting, proportion, anatomy, composition, and perspective.
  • Exceptional Photoshop skills (required).
  • Diverse portfolio showcasing a range of skills.
• VFX and Cinematography Fundamentals:
  • A strong grasp of cinematography principles, including lighting, composition, and camera work.
  • A solid understanding of the traditional VFX pipeline, specifically in lighting and compositing.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent ability to communicate, build relationships, and inspire diverse teams effectively.
  • Proven capacity to forge deep, productive relationships with creative and production partners.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and focused on achieving results.
  • Capable of instructing and sharing new methodologies and knowledge with team members.

Desirable (Bonus) Skills:

• Experience with virtual production tools (e.g., Unreal Engine).
• Technical knowledge of diffusion models and tools (e.g., Comfy UI).

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Regular
• Location Type: Onsite
• Netflix Investment: With the support of Netflix’s investment in pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, Eyeline is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to work with Netflix, the studio continues to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.
• Culture: Eyeline looks for those seeking to take risks and those driven by passion for their craft. The company is committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of all applications, with consideration based solely on qualifications.