Head of Discipline – Compositing
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Head of CG, along with the Crew Manager the Head of Compositing is responsible for day-to-day operations and long-term strategic management of the Compositing team.
Primary Responsibilities:
Managing the team:
* · Mentor and manage the training and integration of new artists into the existing team in accordance with the global needs of the business
* · Recruiting and casting of the Leads
* · Cast and assign appropriate teams to the various projects, balancing the financial, technical and creative considerations of the task
* · Nurture creative vision and technical ability, while ensuring balanced personal and professional development
* Assess performance of the team through appraisals (formal as well as informal), and manage career growth and promotions within the wider considerations of the company
Strategy and technical development:
* Have a compelling strategy and vision for the future of the discipline
* Keep up to date with industry developments and tools
* Ensure the discipline remains relevant in an ever-changing global industry
* Propose and oversee the integration of new tools, workflows or techniques for the discipline to continuously improve creative output and for successful and efficient delivery of shows
* Monitor workflow and techniques used in the team
* Collaborate with other HODs to design workflows between their teams
* Report on workflows to the Head of CG
Show planning, maintenance and delivery:
* Work with the lead artists, supervisors and show production to bid or plan shots, and ensure the project methodologies, quality and schedule expectations are consistent and achievable
* Assist in the briefing and supervision of asset work as required
* Interpret the client’s vision in respect to assets, in collaboration with the other supervisors attached to the show
* Work with show teams to plan for future challenges and problem solve current issues
* Assist other artists and supervisors solve issues as they arise during production, delegating work where necessary
* Create good communication channels with other disciplines, show production and senior management to ensure complex information is disseminated appropriately
* Ensure that work is delivered to MPC's global standards, on time and on budget
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