CG Supervisor - ILM London
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Position Summary
We are seeking a CG Supervisor with the innovative spirit and passion for excellence that defines ILM. You will ensure productions are equipped to realise the VFX Supervisor's vision within budget and schedule. As a technical leader, you will oversee discipline departments, manage cross-departmental workflows, and facilitate efficient global collaboration.
What You’ll Do:
Define the creative and technical approach with Supervisors, leveraging ILM tools.
Standardise global pipelines and prioritise R&D/pipeline development tasks.
Proactively resolve workflow impediments and technical bottlenecks.
Forecast and manage resources, including storage, processing, and licensing.
Maintain technical standards and stay current with industry advancements.
Direct show wrap, asset archiving, and establish centralised documentation.
Bridge VFX Supervisors, Producers, and artists to achieve budget and schedule targets.
Provide technical/artistic direction and monitor asset progression in reviews.
Collaborate on staffing and scheduling to ensure achievable project timelines.
Support bidding and recruitment to align talent with production needs.
Represent studio capabilities to clients and conduct status updates with internal leadership.
Coordinate with global counterparts and foster a productive environment through mentorship and conflict resolution.
What We’re Looking For:
Established leadership experience within CG (Area Lead or Associate CG Supervisor).
Proven experience as a technical artist, working on several high end visual effects projects.
Proficient knowledge of VFX processes and discipline workflows.
Expert level understanding of the techniques and tools of one or more CG disciplines.
Track record of delivering high quality work on high end visual effects projects.
Tenacious aesthetic judgment and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with USD, Maya, Katana, Houdini, RenderMan or Unreal is beneficial.
Exceptional prioritisation, delegation, and communication capabilities.
Ability to work collaboratively with non-technical employees across the organisation and at all levels; excellent written and verbal communicator.
As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.
This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.
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About Industrial Light & Magic:
Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ILM (UK) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.
ILM (UK) Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.