Luma Pictures – Digital FX Supervisor
Posted in: The Job LotLUMA PICTURES, located in Venice Beach, CA, is on the hunt for an experienced supervisor who has a substantial track record of leading teams technically and artistically through complex visual effects for film. A great eye and stellar problem solving skills are a must. Luma attracts some of the best in the business and many of the talented artists who have worked with us on a project basis have made Luma their home. We pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with plenty of room to spread your wings and be your best.
Extensive production experience in all the following areas:
layout, animation, modeling, texturing, rigging, fur/hair, cloth, effects, lighting, and compositing.
Must have an exceptional eye for taking shots from conception to final.
Evaluates the creative requirements of a project, determines their technical implications, and makes high-impact operational decisions.
Expected to be attentive to emerging industry technologies and production techniques, and determines practical applications for these advancements in order to improve production.
Strong aesthetic sense; demonstrates ability to make creative and aesthetic judgment calls quickly and under significant pressure..
Ability to manage time and balance priorities, often amidst the pressures of busy, deadline-driven production.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of personalities, both written and verbal.
– must understand anatomy and perspective
– proper modeling and texturing techniques
– knowledge of rigging
– an eye for timing and animation
– complex shader network design and setup
– lighting, rendering and optimization
– capable of executing complex multi-layered comps
– fluent in NUKE and advanced 3D compositing techniques
Ultimately, the successful candidate has extensive production experience, the ability to identify both current and potential technical challenges, and the ability to command high-level technical strategy across a potentially large (feature-film) production team.
SUBMISSIONS:
If you think you fit the bill and want a quick response, email your resume, a link to your online reel/portfolio and a shot breakdown to jobs11@luma-pictures.com. Please make the email subject "ATTN: Recruiting – Digital FX Sup". Do not attach images or movie files to your email because they will get filtered out. If you prefer to send hard copies, you can submit a resume, reel, shot breakdown and cover letter to:
Attention: Recruiting – Digital FX Sup
Luma Pictures
248 Westminster Ave
Venice, CA 90291
Submitted materials will not be returned and no phone calls please.
www.luma-pictures.com