2D VFX Supervisor

Job Description

2D VFX Supervisor (Flame)

The Mill is a global creative partner for agencies, production companies and brands, working across all media channels and platforms.

We are trusted specialists in visual effects, creative technologies and content production Our projects include the creation of digital products and virtual experiences, as well as world class visual effects and video production.

We are a vibrant network of talented artists, producers, directors and creative technologists from multinational backgrounds. We nurture innovation, flexibility and diverse ideas across our studios in London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Shanghai, Seoul and Bangalore. We are all united by one single ambition: To create extraordinary and memorable work that captivates and excites audiences.

We are The Mill. We create the extraordinary.

Our global Visual Effects team combines talent with technology, artistry with rigor, the familiar with the fantastic. Our work can be inspiring or invisible, but always unforgettable. From the language of colour to the hand drawn and photo-real, we bring ideas to life through the use of movement, storytelling and timing.

A VFX Supervisor at The Mill will work on many high-profile projects for global advertising agencies. As a result, they will have an in-depth understanding of how to technically and creatively realise the unique look and feel of a Mill project. They will also have an invaluable understanding and knowledge of the technology, bespoke applications, workflow, methodologies and pipeline across global offices, strong relationships with their peers in those locations and a clear understanding of the high level of creative output required.

A VFX Supervisor oversees a team of 2D Artists, and will assign and critique their team's work, but above all provide mentorship to their junior artists. They are required to be highly visually creative with an excellent knowledge of visual effects techniques and the software and hardware they operate.

A VFX Supervisor is expected to supervise VFX shoots and therefore must have an advanced understanding of onset VFX supervision protocol and best practices. They must also have an advanced knowledge of onset VFX supervision techniques, such as using tracking markers and shooting lens grids and HDRIs.

Although a VFX Supervisor defaults to the Creative Director when working together, they must also have the confidence and ability to manage clients, coordinating and guiding them through a group creative process, often with a great deal of diplomacy to achieve a result which is satisfactory to all. A VFX Supervisor is expected to have their own client base and are expected to build upon that base by developing and working in tandem with creative talent.
Overtime, it is expected that they become invaluable as a source of work to the Mill through the relationships that they build with their clients, often to the point where a client will only want to work with that particular artist.

The VFX Supervisor is an integral member of creative leadership and the 2D department. They manage a job from start to finish, often from initial bid, to shoot, to delivery. Therefore, they must be highly creative, command advanced technical abilities and must have excellent organisational and leadership skills. They must have a complete understanding of the VFX pipeline and the communication skills to manage and lead projects with other artists, and the confidence and conviction to present their team's work to directors and clients. They are expected to attend shoots and further develop strong relationships with directors and clients. They are expected to help mentor the junior members of the 2D team and inspire them through their leadership and the quality of their own work.

Responsibilities:
• Is able to manage large projects and coordinate the Flame and Nuke output and quality control, from initial conception to completion of the project.
• Clear understanding of Comping, Matt Painting, Nuke, and can understand and comment on CG and Design specialisms in the context of the overall look and feel of the project.
• Exceptional Technical ability in order to trouble shoot problems.
• Can demonstrate new ways of thinking ensuring the Mill is at the cutting edge of creativity in our industry by leading the way through pushing boundaries 
on technical innovation, often approached to advise on technique.
• Must work closely with the client to advise on most effective ways to shoot, and best process for creating their ultimate vision.
• As a shoot attend, provide production and clients on set with knowledge and expertise in all areas of on-set supervision.
• Ensure the clients' requirements are met and that the client is guided effectively through the creative process.
• Liaise with the London, Bangalore and other offices to encourage knowledge sharing, planning and cohesion.
• Must continually research, develop and adapt new and current ideas and techniques to ensure they remain innovative and at the forefront of our industry.
• Achieving the creative aims of the Director and/or Producers through the use of Flame and Nuke.
• Responsible for the 2D Post Production process, creatively leading the artists throughout the project and ensuring that good and clear communication occurs at all times between the artists, and client.
• Will handle the project from conception through to completion.
• Needs to work closely with Director to develop and interpret their creative vision.
• Briefs entire team on director's creative vision to enable artists to produce desired results.
• Communicates with and collaborates with the CG and Design teams to provide a seamless pipeline.
• Compositing Live action plates, CG renders and a combination of both.
• Working collaboratively with other members of the Compositing team and other VFX departments and locations.
• Extracting mattes from blue/green screen photography.
• Advanced 2D and 3D camera tracking.
• Advanced photoreal CG integration into live action plates.
• Advanced set extensions.
• Complex matte painting projections utilizing 3D cameras and geometry.
• Advanced beauty work.
• Advanced car augmentation.
• Advanced photoreal full CG compositing.
• Paint and rotoscoping.
• Mentoring junior artists.

Qualifications
• Experience in Flame/Nuke post production.
• Experience of Leading/Supervising or previous VFX Supervisor experience in commercial or film industry.
• Creative eye and aesthetic judgement knowing composition, cinematic design and high quality finish.
• Needs to have a strong and exceptional understanding of Directing/Lighting/Camera work/Practical Effects/Camera Gripping/Art /CG.
• Innate sense of composition, light, colour and excellent attention to detail
• On set supervision experience.
• Ability to work to and meet strict deadlines often under pressure.
• Excellent communication, organisation skills and financial and budget management skills.
• Expert in industry standard software packages such as Flame and Nuke.
• A thorough understanding of the 2D & CG principles and pipeline is essential.
• You are a proven team leader with strong motivational qualities, technically and creatively astute.
• Able to effectively communicate with people at all levels.
• Fluency in Korean is required.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkjxmp-3-144-23-44-42 in your application.