CG Supervisor (Unreal) - Evil Eye Pictures : Job Details

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Founded in 2004, Evil Eye Pictures is a collaborative virtual studio bringing together some of the best content creators, innovators and engineers from around the globe. The team is focused on creating immersive, compelling visuals and experiences for the evolving world of real-time, multi-platform entertainment.

Evil Eye was founded by artists to work on high-profile, special projects while maintaining an emphasis on people and a positive, fun work culture.

CG Supervisor (Unreal)

Evil Eye Pictures is looking for an accomplished CG Supervisor with experience delivering projects using Unreal Engine. The ideal candidate will have a strong, hands-on understanding of the full pipeline of content creation in UE, as well as proven experience leading a team of fellow Tech Artists, Animators, and Developers.

A deep level of technical knowledge combined with strong creative and visual instincts is critical. You will be the go-to person for the implementation of complex content that requires heavy artist/designer/engineer coordination. You are a problem solver, collaborator, and communicator, and know how to adjust and prioritize throughout the creative process. You are aware of immediate and future technical and creative goals while maintaining an awareness of client expectations and show deadlines.

You also keep up with the latest technical tools and best practices for developing content and inspiring others through knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities:

• A leader in creating cutting-edge content in Unreal. You are expected to be well-versed in Sequencer, MRQ, and Blueprints, for linear content creation in Unreal.
• Work with technical and creative collaborators, overseeing the full content creation process from the generation of assets in DCCs, and their integration into Unreal, through to final rendering and editorial.
• Partner with the VFX supervisor to ensure multidisciplinary success of projects, establishing cross-department workflows and methodologies that align with client expectations and needs
• Contribute to high-level bids, scheduling, and allocation of work. Provide recommendations regarding team resources to help manage cross-dependent work and ensure delivery in an efficient and timely manner.
• Partner in Evil Eye's technical community, collaborating with Systems and Pipeline to ensure the technical success of the studio by taking a forward-thinking approach to tool development and workflow optimization.
• Lead by example. Participate in recruiting, mentoring, reviews, and other HR-related department activities

Additional Requirements:

• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills, all with close attention to detail.
• Experience optimizing content through profiling and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to interface and work with exacting clients. You will fill in as the key liaison for projects when the VFX supervisor is unavailable.

Good to Have (Not essential to the role but would help differentiate candidates):

• Comfortable in a range of content creation software including Photoshop, Substance Designer/Painter, Zbrush/Mudbox, etc.
• Maya modeling and rigging experience.
• Houdini / Embergen / Niagara FX experience.
• Scripting & programming skills with Python, and C++.
• Shader programming experience using HLSL.

Please include a link to a reel of your work when applying for this position.

This is a full-time position. This position is remote as we support a Virtual Studio.

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CA Pay Transparency Information:

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren't limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Evil Eye's benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

Base Pay Range $140,000 - $170,000