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Model/Texture/Lookdev · Multiple locations · Hybrid

Build Supervisor

Important Looking Pirates is a world class visual effects and digital animation studio based in Stockholm, London and Hamburg.

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About Important Looking Pirates

Important Looking Pirates (ILP) is a multiple VES and Emmy award-winning studio and have created animation and visual effects for some of the greatest storytellers. Founded by artists in 2007, ILP was established with the vision of becoming one of the top international suppliers of VFX in terms of quality, professionalism, and service. With amazing projects such as Shogun, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Fallout, The Mandalorian, Westworld and Star Wars: The Last Jedi in ILP’s portfolio, we can proudly say that we are one of the most successful studios in the world.

At ILP, we have assembled one of the best visual effects teams in the business, with talents from all corners of the world. All our artists, technicians and support personnel are driven by passion for what they do and always strive to push the limits of what can be accomplished.


About the position

We are looking for a Build Supervisor with Environment background to join the ship! 

As a Build Supervisor you will supervise and lead the technical and creative efforts of asset creation on a show. For this role, we are looking for someone who is specialised in at least one build discipline (creature/organic/digidouble or hard surface/environment build) and who enjoys leading a team. The Build Supervisor is part of the core team of a show, where you closely collaborate with the VFX Supervisor, the production team and other skill supervisors, where you are responsible for planning the work of your team to ensure a smooth and successful delivery.

As a Build Supervisor, you are both a team leader and a senior artist. You delegate work while being a mentor and caring for the well-being of your team. In this role your priority will be supervision, meaning you focus on planning, problem solving and support, ahead of doing hands-on work.

If you want to be a part of one of the most successful studios in the world and believe you have what it takes to be a Pirate, we want to hear from you!

This is a one year parental leave cover position to start as soon as possible, with possibility of extension. Candidates should be based in London, Stockholm or Hamburg or willing to relocate.

Your work will include:

  • Leading your team with technical and creative input and supporting artists and other supervisors in problem solving throughout the show.
  • In collaboration with the Production Manager, creating and maintaining an overall schedule for your team in alignment with other supervisors.
  • Liaising with the VFX Supervisor on bidding and execution of work.
  • Overseeing ingestion of vendor assets
  • Supporting and collaborating with Light Supes/Sequence Leads on environment work
  • Supporting VFX/CG/FX supes on shotsculpt, CFX, and techanim
  • Overseeing a small team of artists on a project
  • Doing hands on asset work
  • Mentor, support and provide feedback to team members


You need the following:

  • Extensive high-end VFX experience

  • Broad range of build-discipline knowledge and specialisation in one or more of the following areas:

    • Lookdev/Texturing for VFX in Houdini

    • Creature and High end Digi-Double asset creation

    • Complex Environment Build and Assembly

    • Modelling/Sculpting (Both Organic and Hard Surface)

  • Previous experience of team supervision

  • Good artistic eye, both for what looks right and how to take it to the next level.

  • Ability to work independently and efficiently, with a good understanding of modern VFX techniques for asset creation.

  • Solid understanding of onset acquisition, and ingestion and processing of raw photography and scan data for VFX

  • Proactive and excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.

  • A humble and helpful attitude.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Creative problem-solving skills.

  • As English is our main language in production, you need to be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken.


Experience in the following areas are considered a plus:

  • Experience with USD workflows

  • Python/Vex scripting experience and tools authoring ability

  • Experience processing on set data and conforming it for a VFX pipeline

  • Generalist Ability in a related area (environment, lighting)

  • Experience with Creature FX workflows, pipeline, and asset side support.

Discipline
Model/Texture/Lookdev
Role
Supervisor
Locations
Hamburg, London, Stockholm
Remote status
Hybrid

About Important Looking Pirates

 

Important Looking Pirates is a world class visual effects and digital animation studio founded in Stockholm in 2007 by artists for artists. We have since grown into an award winning studio, with offices in Sweden, in the UK and in Germany.

Our vision is to be at the forefront of VFX content creation, renowned for the quality of our work and our services as well as for the depth of the company culture.

All Pirates, artists, technicians and support personnel are driven by passion for what we do and always strive to push the limits of what can be accomplished.

 

Founded in 2007
Coworkers 250+
Model/Texture/Lookdev · Multiple locations · Hybrid

Build Supervisor

Important Looking Pirates is a world class visual effects and digital animation studio based in Stockholm, London and Hamburg.

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