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Complex NTWRK

Location:
United States, New York City

Category:
Media

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

120000.00 - 135000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Complex seeks a Visual Effects Supervisor to lead and revolutionize VFX production at their NYC studio. This role involves establishing and leading virtual production workflows, including virtual set creation. The aim is to enhance creative control, speed up iteration, and integrate advanced technologies for innovative content. The supervisor will use Unreal Engine, motion capture, animation, and AI to create visuals exceeding expectations for a youth audience. Reporting to the VP of Production, this leader will drive innovation and technical excellence, pushing the boundaries of visual effects supervision and championing new technologies across teams.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and oversee all facets of visual effects production from concept development to final delivery
Collaborate with VP of Production, directors, creative leads, and production teams to define VFX requirements and develop visual strategies
Spearhead the design, development, and construction of dynamic virtual sets and environments within Unreal Engine
Develop, implement, and manage robust virtual production pipelines
Oversee and direct all motion capture sessions
Manage the end-to-end motion capture pipeline
Utilize Blender for 3D modeling, texturing, character rigging, animation, and VFX shot production
Establish, maintain, and refine efficient animation pipelines
Champion, supervise, and participate in the practical application of AI tools across the VFX workflow
Implement AI-driven solutions for concept art generation, pre-visualization, automated rotoscoping, and workflow automation
Research, evaluate, and implement State-of-the-Art visual effects techniques and emerging software
Design, document, and manage efficient and scalable VFX pipelines
Provide expert on-set supervision during principal photography for sequences involving visual effects
Foster a collaborative, innovative environment within the VFX team
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and creative leadership to VFX artists, animators, and technical staff

Requirements:

Minimum of 7-10+ years of progressive, hands-on experience as a Visual Effects Supervisor in high-volume, fast-paced production environments such as broadcast media, streaming content creation, feature film, or AAA game development
Expert-level, hands-on proficiency with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) including designing, building, lighting, and optimizing complex virtual sets for virtual production
Advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine's Blueprint visual scripting system
Strong understanding of Unreal Engine's lighting systems, shading techniques, material creation workflows, and rendering pipelines
Practical experience with Unreal Engine's Composure and Sequencer tools
Working knowledge of integrating professional camera tracking systems and managing genlock/timecode synchronization
Extensive practical experience across all stages of the virtual production lifecycle
Demonstrable expertise in motion capture technologies and managing the full motion capture pipeline
Strong proficiency in Blender for 3D tasks including modeling, sculpting, UV mapping, texturing, character rigging, keyframe animation, and VFX elements
Comprehensive understanding and application of the 12 Principles of Animation
Proven hands-on experience with generative AI tools: Google Gemini, OpenAI Suite (Sora, DALL-E, GPT models), Anthropic Claude, Kling AI, Runway
Expert-level knowledge of the entire visual effects pipeline
Strong foundation in visual storytelling, cinematography principles, lighting techniques, and color theory
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Outstanding communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Available to work full-time in an office environment located in New York City

Nice to have:

Portfolio showcasing high-quality visual effects work with expertise in Unreal Engine virtual production, innovative applications of AI tools in VFX, seamless motion capture integration, and sophisticated use of Blender
Prior experience working on content that aligns with Complex.com's unique style, tone, and target audience
Familiarity with other industry-standard VFX and animation software such as Autodesk Maya, SideFX Houdini, Foundry Nuke, Substance Suite, Maxon ZBrush, and Adobe Creative Cloud
Experience with cloud-based VFX pipelines and remote collaboration tools
Solid understanding of color management principles and ACES workflows
Scripting abilities (e.g., Python for Blender, Unreal Engine, or general pipeline tool development)

What we offer:

Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Commuter Benefits FSA
Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
Paid Parental leave
401k with 4% match
Pet Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Plans
Vacation time and sick days

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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