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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Position: </span> FX Department Supervisor </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Hiring Range: </span>$150,000 to $156,000/year for a 40 hour work week</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Project Contract:</span> To Be Confirmed</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Company Benefits:</span> Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine, up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold\">*Candidates are required to be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada*</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #5886a6; font-size: 18px\">ABOUT IMAGE ENGINE</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><a href=\"https://image-engine.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Image Engine</a> is a world-class VFX studio based in Vancouver, BC, that has built a reputation for excellence in the visual effects industry since 1995. We specialize in crafting stunning visual effects for feature films and television with an <a href=\"https://image-engine.com/portfolio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">award-winning portfolio</a> that includes The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian, Game Of Thrones, Lost in Space, Jurassic World, and District 9.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">We offer a full range of visual effects services, from concept designs and pre-visualization to CG animation, compositing, and explosive volumetric digital effects. Our crew is passionate about storytelling and pushing the artistic and technical boundaries to deliver the highest quality work on every project. R&amp;D is central to our philosophy of driving creativity through innovation and we're committed to continually evolving our robust production pipelines.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">At Image Engine, we value diversity and teamwork, and we're proud to foster a workplace culture that is supportive, respectful, and empowering. We believe that our success is a reflection of our exceptionally talented team, and we're always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to create unforgettable visual experiences. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #5886a6; font-size: 18px\">POSITION PURPOSE</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">The FX Supervisor role is primarily focused on supporting their assigned shows. To support the VFX supervisor in achieving the visual requirements being asked for by the client, and to assist the CG supervisor with the technical methodology required to achieve those visual requirements. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Equally, the FX Supervisor will establish themselves as a key member of the show leadership team and will build relationships with all show supervisors and leads. They will leverage their relationships with supervisors to build cross-departmental efficiencies. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">As the FX Supervisor, you will lead and manage FX artists and if applicable FX Leads ( where the fx crew is more than 10 artists ) on an assigned show. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">For all facility related aspects of the role ( artist mentoring and feedback, facility wide toolbuilding, etc.) the FX Supervisor reports to the Head of FX .</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #5886a6; font-size: 18px\">DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(88, 134, 166); font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">SUPERVISORY</span><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Assist the CG supervisor for assigned show tasks, working with HOD to ensure tasks align with studio standards</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Assessing a shows fx methodology and fx artist requirements </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Responsible for maintaining consistency of work when managing FX leads</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Work with other departments to streamline data handover to and from the FX department</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">With the  Head of Department (HOD), mentor FX Leads and artists in the team. helping them to manage their tasks and focus, suggesting time management strategies or  studio supported techniques and approaches to technical challenges</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">With the HOD, be responsible for the aesthetic quality control across shows</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">With the HOD, provide performance reviews, daily feedback, and mentoring of FX artists</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Report to HOD for facility tasks, FX pipeline improvements, show requirement and progress updates</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">With the HOD, define and enforce standards and working practices within the FX team across all projects</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Assist the HOD with reviewing and Interviewing potential candidates for FX roles</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Assist the HOD with maintaining and creating documentation </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(88, 134, 166); font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">SHOW SUPPORT</span><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Work closely with VFX and CG supervisors to achieve the client FX brief within the constraints of the show</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Provide guidance on how to best achieve a certain effect within the available show pipeline</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Mediate with artists and/or supervisors to resolve conflicts or disputes involving FX methodology and find a solution that is the most beneficial for the studio as a whole</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Review scope of work and assign tasks based on artist skills/abilities</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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font-weight: bold\">SKILLS AND ABILITIES</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(88, 134, 166); font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Key Technical Skills</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Excellent knowledge and demonstrated work experience in Houdini</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Excellent knowledge of creating HDA’s in Houdini and providing user support </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Strong knowledge of VEX and Hscript.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Strong knowledge of Arnold (preferred) and or another 3D Renderer </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Strong knowledge of common data formats ( e.g. VDB, Alembic etc )</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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