Senior Manager, CX Enablement
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Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Visual Effects, FilmIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum four (4) years of CFX simulation experience in live-action visual effects for feature films or similar production environment
- Previous leadership experience
- Maya, Python, and Mel Script experience (a plus)
- Experience delivering complete milestones/tasks under tight deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Eye for detail and excellent organizational skills
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as a team player
- Quick learner with strong troubleshooting/problem-solving abilities
Responsibilities
- Collaborates and communicates with Supervisors and Producers in order to implement efficient and effective ways to integrate cloth/hair pipeline and problem solve if any issues for feature film development
- Proposes creative approaches and solutions for any specific shots
- On-going communication with artists, leads, production, and supervisor regarding schedules, deadlines, and shot/sequence feedback; attend all relevant meetings on shots, sequences, and production
- Trains junior TD’s and Generalists in cloth/hair specific pipeline disciplines
- Supports and develops pipeline tools and workflows for cloth/hair at both show and studio levels
- Collaborates with the departments to and from the CFX Department to optimize workflow and pipeline
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for the Lead CFX Artist role?
Minimum four (4) years of CFX simulation experience in live-action visual effects for feature films or similar production environment is required, along with previous leadership experience.
What technical skills are needed for this position?
Maya experience is required, with Python and Mel Script as a plus. Strong troubleshooting/problem-solving abilities and an eye for detail are also essential.
What is the company culture like at Scanline VFX?
Scanline VFX encourages innovation, exploration, testing, learning, and iterating, with a belief that great ideas come from everyone and active encouragement for team members to ask questions and present ideas.
Is this a remote position or does it require working in an office?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What makes a strong candidate for the Lead CFX Artist role?
Candidates with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 4+ years of CFX experience in feature films, leadership background, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team under tight deadlines stand out.
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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