CG Supervisor

Company Description

We create stunning visual effects for film and episodic projects. The way we work shapes the work we make.

What’s different about Outpost? 

We believe in making people matter at Outpost. We want to build a creative environment where everyone feels valued, treated with respect and able to make a positive difference every day. We’re ambitious and growing quickly but our focus remains on nurturing personal connections, supporting one another as well as making time to celebrate our collective successes. We’re always on the lookout for how we can do things better to enhance the experience of our team, our clients and the world around us.     

What's in it for you?

At Outpost you have the chance to oversee the creation of VFX for some amazing high end episodic and film productions you’ll be working on. You’ll be an integral part of our journey, developing strong workflows and generating a creative and supportive environment for artists and projects to thrive. Whilst being supported by senior leaders with your own goals and career progression.  

You’ll get to work alongside the incredibly talented, friendly, and genuine individuals that make up Outpost!

Job Description

The role

Outpost VFX are looking for a CG Supervisor to lead projects and champion collaboration between the 3D and 2D departments. You'll work closely with the VFX Supervisor, VFX Producer, and the 3D team to understand and communicate creative and technical goals, for exceptional results.

Leading our talented 3D artist teams to meet project briefs within agreed schedules, promptly addressing scheduling challenges to support production. During the bidding process, provide precise advice on time, talent, and technology requirements. Support the Head of Production in artist performance evaluations and actively participate in relevant daily sessions, exemplifying Outpost's culture of professionalism and high-quality creative reviews.

Employing your knowledge of the workflow and pipeline to support the team and bridge the gap between technology and artistry. Share insights with the tech team to enhance pipeline, workflows, and software, continuously advancing Outpost's CG capabilities.

As a CG Supervisor, balance your role as an artist with managerial responsibilities, advocating for effective management and ensuring client satisfaction in the final product.

Key skills

• Proven experience as a CG Supervisor or similar role in the VFX industry.
• Proficiency in software such as Houdini, Maya, Nuke with experience in USD and Arnold renderer workflows.
• Strong understanding of CGI production workflows. FX/CFX experience using Houdini is a preference.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively manage a team and collaborate with overseas counterparts.
• Ability to problem-solve and provide technical guidance to overcome production challenges.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for visual aesthetics.
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools and techniques for CGI production.

Qualifications

Additional Information

What happens next? 

If you think Outpost sounds like a good fit for you, or you simply want to chat with someone about the role and our culture, get in touch today! 

Equal opportunities

At Outpost we believe that our strength lies in our differences. These help us to take different perspectives, challenge norms and create a special environment based on mutual respect. Outpost is an equal opportunities employer. Employment with us is based on a person’s extraordinary talent and potential. No candidate will receive any less favourable treatment based on their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual preference, or any other factor that has no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.