[Scratchpostjobs] super 78 - CG supervisor wanted

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After contributing to some of the world's most acclaimed attraction 
films, live action events, and CGI-animated spots, Super 78 is a 
next-generation, full-service production studio in Hollywood. Embracing 
state-of-the-art technologies and infusing each project with their 
Hollywood aesthetics and a fun, youthful appeal, Super 78's team has 
earned a solid reputation for creativity and service. The studio offers 
design and content production for various media and large-scale 
presentations for special venues, theme parks, museums, and libraries. 
The multi-talented team expertly interfaces with multiple businesses 
within the entertainment industry, producing high quality commercials, 
video game cinematics, television and feature productions.


*Job Location*: Los Angeles, CA

*Responsibilities*:

· Creates visually exciting real-time and pre-rendered 2D and 3D effects 
that follow the established art style, and work within the technical 
constraints of the game engine.

· Work with rigid/soft body dynamics, particles, and shaders to simulate 
effects of explosions, smoke, fire, steam, fog, etc.

· Develops appropriate production workflows and tasks by working in 
conjunction with the Art Lead. Understands the game engine limitations 
leveraging the game engine whenever possible.

· Identifies potential issues during pre-production and participates in 
problem solving and creation of tool pipeline. Works to solve high level 
technical post-production issues.

· Maintains an excellent understanding of the tools and software used in 
the production of special effects and compositing. Ability to use and 
help develop proprietary tools.

· Oversees and performs post-production compositing of image sequences.

· Excels as a team player and strive to maximize team performance.

Principal Responsibilities:

    * Manage 3D artist and CG team.
    * Work closely with Senior Technical Director advising and
      communicating an efficient approach for CG projects at the studio.

· Extensive expertise of 3D graphics, particle systems, dynamics, and 
shaders.

    * Consult and communicates project status with Producer and Director.
    * Motivate and supervises CG team.
    * Evaluate Artists’ work.
    * Help to recruit the best artists for available positions.
    * Ideal candidates will have a working knowledge of applicable
      software platforms including but not limited to 3D Studio Max
      .VRAY, Z brush aplus
    * Help to create and promote a fun, healthy, work environment.
    * Should be mature and understand the demands of production.

· Knowledge of post-production process and video editing software, 
Combustion preferred.

    * Max scripting/programming experience.
    * Excellent communication and organizational skills a must.

Requirements:

    * 6+ years of production experience.
    * Showreel demonstrating high quality work supervised or executed by
      the applicant.

To Apply:

If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please send a 
reel (DVD, CD) and resume to:

*Super 78, Inc. *
Attn: Laurie Leitzel
6900 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90038
323.464.7878 ph.
323.464.7879 fax.
jobs at super78.com <mailto:jobs at super78.com>