DFX Supervisor at Scanline VFX

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual Effects, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong creative eye with a deep sense of composition, realism, and cinematic language
  • Broad technical expertise across both 2D and 3D workflows (compositing, lighting, FX, simulation, rendering, environments, animation)
  • Proven ability to lead supervisors and senior artists, inspiring trust and accountability
  • Excellent communication skills; able to “translate” between creative direction and technical execution
  • Skilled in decision-making: balancing creative vision with production constraints
  • Big-picture mindset: always aligning work with story, visual impact, and overall project health

Responsibilities

  • Translate the VFX Supervisor’s creative direction into actionable plans for internal teams
  • Provide feedback and approvals across sequences/shots, ensuring consistency and quality
  • Guide technical decisions on pipeline, FX methodologies, and rendering strategies
  • Oversee the daily work of CG, Comp, departments on the show to ensure smooth execution
  • Anticipate and resolve workflow issues across departments
  • Balance creative ambitions with schedule, budget, and technical feasibility
  • Identify creative, technical, or resourcing risks early and partner with producers to mitigate them
  • Ensure delivery of highest-quality work to the client through rigorous internal reviews
  • Align show decisions with Eyeline broader operational goals
  • Partner with Heads of 2D/3D, pipeline, and TDs to maintain global standards while adapting workflows for show needs
  • Implement strategies that improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability across projects
  • Monitor progress against milestones and escalate risks early
  • Mentor and develop leads and supervisors, reinforcing standards of supervision
  • Act as the anchor of the show supervision team, ensuring collaboration and cohesion
  • Represent the supervisory team in communication with production

Skills

VFX
CG
Compositing
Pipeline
FX
Rendering
2D Workflows
3D Workflows
Supervision
Mentorship

Scanline VFX

Provides visual effects and real-time production

About Scanline VFX

Scanline VFX specializes in creating visual effects for films and television. The company uses its proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to produce realistic natural elements like fire, smoke, and water. This software has been recognized with an Academy Award for its technical achievements. Scanline VFX stands out from its competitors by combining a large, diverse team of over 1,200 professionals with significant investments in its technology and infrastructure, particularly from Netflix. This allows them to take on a wide range of projects, both for Netflix and other clients. The goal of Scanline VFX is to help filmmakers achieve their artistic visions while pushing the limits of what can be done in visual effects and real-time production.

Grünwald, GermanyHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Design, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from emerging VFX studios in Asia.
AI-driven VFX tools may disrupt traditional workflows.
Volatility in streaming service investments could impact Scanline's project pipeline.

Differentiation

Scanline VFX's proprietary software, Flowline, creates photorealistic natural phenomena.
Eyeline Studios offers unmatched flexibility in real-time filmmaking.
Scanline VFX has a global presence with studios in seven key locations.

Upsides

Netflix's investment enhances Scanline's pipeline and infrastructure.
Rising demand for high-quality VFX in streaming content benefits Scanline.
Expansion into South Korea capitalizes on emerging market opportunities.

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