Character Supervisor
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head of Character Lab, the Character Supervisor works closely with the New Business, Art Department and Client to facilitate design-led solutions to complex design briefs. The Character Supervisor participates as a leader and hands-on contributor through all stages of 3D Pre and Post-production until a character is officially passed to the Asset Department
Primary Responsibilities
* Work with New Business to establish strong relationships with clients, aid with the bidding and award of Premium Hero Builds
* Work with Build Teams and the Head of Character Lab to define the creative and technical ‘blueprint’ for each Premium Hero Build
* Work with Production to manage the day to day running of the team and to evaluate artist schedules ensuring they are realistic and achievable
* Responsible for overseeing the use of various techniques which help aid the design process of Premium Hero Builds
* Participate and drive early Creature/Character design and development
* Brief and Supervise Build Team’s work
* Ensure that all builds meet and push the global standards of quality of MPC
* Ensure that bid days are respected and the best possible product is achieved with those bid days
* Attend desk rounds with all members of the team on a regular basis
* Attend dailies sessions with the team to give feedback/approvals
* Interact in a professional manner with clients
* Interpret the client’s vision in respect to Premium Hero Builds, in collaboration with the VFX supervisor attached to the show
* Troubleshoot issues which arise within the execution of the Premium Hero Build ‘blueprint’
* Collaborate with the software team and act as a stakeholder for any related software development projects
* Be an ambassador of MPC, ensuring a good relationship is built between you and your client, as well as MPC and your client
* Act as a representative of the work MPC produce, by not intentionally under or over selling work or over promising to clients
* Remain professional in your engagement with clients
* Work with the software and technology groups and advise new tools, workflow, software and equipment
* Help to train and mentor key crew when necessary
More Information
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