Netflix

VFX Supervisor

Netflix$280K — $420K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in leadership roles within CG production supervision (e.g., VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor)
  • Experience leading CG animated projects for feature films, series, animated shorts, or video games
  • Deep knowledge across multiple CG disciplines (Modeling, Rigging, Animation, etc.)
  • Proficient in industry-standard software (Maya, Houdini, Arnold, Nuke)
  • Demonstrated excellence in CG and FX development with relevant samples or credits
  • Strong communication skills to convey ideas across technical and creative teams
  • Organizational abilities to manage priorities and workflows effectively

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Director and Production Designer to realize their creative vision within budget
  • Align and guide Department Heads in implementing the Director's vision
  • Review CG work to ensure it meets creative and technical standards
  • Define and oversee CG workflows alongside Technical Supervisor
  • Provide solutions to creative and technical challenges during production
  • Communicate potential roadblocks with Production Management proactively
  • Stay updated on tools and workflows advocating their use
  • Collaborate with an inclusive, open-minded approach

Benefits

  • Medical/dental/vision plans
  • Mental health support
  • Retirement programs
  • Family-forming benefits
  • Paid leave of absence programs
  • Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
Full Job Description

Job Summary:

The VFX Supervisor will oversee all things CG on the project, including the creative and technical execution of the film across all CG departments from assets through final delivery. They will partner with the Technical Supervisor to define the workflows and technical solutions to successfully achieve the creative requirements and artistic goals of the production.  They will work with Department Heads, Technical and Creative leadership teams to ensure that story and design assets are functioning from a technical standpoint and that CG work meets the desired visual quality and consistency.

Our ideal candidate blends deep technical knowledge with applied hands‑on CG experience. They are a natural problem solver and a clear communicator who can collaborate effectively across creative, technical, and production disciplines.

What You’ll Do

  • Partner with the Director and Production Designer to implement their creative vision, providing technical oversight on CG complexity and feasibility to deliver the project on schedule and budget.

  • Guide and align Heads of Department and Supervisors (Animation, Characters, Environments, CFX, Effects, Layout, Lighting, Compositing, etc.) in their approach to achieving the Director’s vision for the film

  • Review CG work in progress from various departments to ensure the creative brief has been met, the work is on‑style, and that creative and technical standards are upheld

  • Help define and oversee CG workflows and technical solutions in partnership with the Technical Supervisor and pipeline/TD teams

  • Work flexibly and with a positive attitude to troubleshoot and address creative and technical notes from filmmakers and Production, providing practical solutions

  • Provide an open dialogue with Production Management on any potential roadblocks, bottlenecks, or concerns in delivering CG work on time and at quality

  • Keep up to date with relevant tools, software, and workflows, and advocate for their effective use on the show

  • Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open‑mindedness

What You’ll Need

  • 5+ years of leadership in CG production supervision (e.g., VFX Supervisor, CG Supervisor, or comparable roles)

  • Proven leadership on CG animated projects across feature films, series, animated shorts, and/or video games

  • Expert knowledge in multiple CG disciplines and workflows including Modeling, Texturing/Surfacing, Rigging, Animation, Lighting, Shading, Compositing, and general FX

  • Expert working knowledge of industry‑standard 3D and imaging software including Maya, Houdini, Arnold, Nuke, and related packages

  • Samples and/or credits demonstrating excellence in CG and FX development and integrated, production‑level CG work

  • Excellent verbal, written, and digital communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across creative, technical, and production teams

  • Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills; able to discern priorities and find efficient workflows within time constraints

This role is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hybrid Role (Minimum requirement of 3 days a week in the office).

At NAS, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $280,000 - $420,000 CAD.  This reflects total compensation; we do not have bonuses.

NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off. See more detail about our benefits .  

About Netflix

Netflix, Inc. is an American media company founded on August 29, 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, and currently based in Los Gatos, California, with production offices and stages at the Los Angeles-based Hollywood studios (formerly old Warner Brothers studios) and the Albuquerque Studios (formerly ABQ studios). It operates an eponymous over-the-top subscription video on-demand service, which showcases acquired and original programming as well as third-party content licensed from other production companies and distributors. Netflix is also the first streaming media company to be a member of the Motion Picture Association.
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Net Income
$2.7 billion
Founded
1997
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