CG Supervisor

Job Description

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, Amsterdam & Berlin. We are all united by one single ambition: To create extraordinary and memorable work that captivates and excites audiences.

The Mill's flagship studio, Mill London, opened its doors in 1990. Located in London's Fitzrovia, the studio is home to over 300 creators working across Mill VFX, Mill Direction and Mill Experience projects. The London creative community often gathers on The Mill's rooftop bar and terrace, which plays host to a number of industry and staff events.

We are The Mill. We create the extraordinary.

Our London studio is looking for a CG Supervisor to work with the Heads of CG to implement and manage the long term technical and strategic development of the CG Department and lay down the working methods and systems for future CG Artists.

CG Supervisors lead designated highly complex projects and are responsible for planning each project's work-flow, working with the Director and Creatives to define the desired look and feel and then supervise teams of CG Artists to successfully deliver the project.

The CG Supervisors are responsible for the research and implementation of new technology and creative ideas. They are also responsible for training and mentoring new artists and developing the careers of the junior artists to ensure the creative output of the whole department is to a standard befitting our worldwide reputation.

It is essential to have experience attending shoots and advising Directors and Producers upon the most effective ways to shoot for high-end VFX.

Qualifications

What you'll do…
• Lead and manage high profile and complex visual effects projects to deliver to creative expectations, deadline and budget.
• Manage and mentor the CG Artists on complex VFX projects, and co-ordinate their VFX output and ensure high levels of quality control, advise on their technique and provide feedback on work-in-progress.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, mentoring, and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Attend pre-production meetings as required.
• Lead meetings with clients providing detailed knowledge of complex effects creation.
• Attend shoots to advise Directors and Producers upon the most effective ways to shoot for high-end VFX.
• Determine production requirements and advise on best practices, available processes and budgets for all types of VFX projects.
• Work closely with the Heads of CG and Senior Artists to research, develop and implement new technology and creative ideas.
• Deliver talks and presentations at industry events.
• Actively seek out new talent and help Heads of CG with recruiting new talent keeping an eye on possible gaps in the CG structure.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8345k-18-220-81-106-42 in your application.