Company Description
We create stunning visual effects for film and episodic projects. The way we work shapes the work we make.
What’s different about Outpost?
We believe in making people matter at Outpost. We want to build a creative environment where everyone feels valued, treated with respect and able to make a positive difference every day. We’re ambitious and growing quickly but our focus remains on nurturing personal connections, supporting one another as well as making time to celebrate our collective successes. We’re always on the lookout for how we can do things better to enhance the experience of our team, our clients and the world around us.
What's in it for you?
At Outpost you have the chance to oversee the creation of VFX for some amazing high end episodic and film productions you’ll be working on. You’ll be an integral part of our journey, developing strong workflows and generating a creative and supportive environment for artists and projects to thrive. Whilst being supported by senior leaders with your own goals and career progression.
You’ll get to work alongside the incredibly talented, friendly, and genuine individuals that make up Outpost!
Job Description
Overview
We’re seeking an experienced CG Supervisor to lead the delivery of high-quality visual effects across our productions. You’ll oversee CG teams, guide creative and technical direction, and ensure work is delivered on time and to the highest standard.
You’ll bring strong leadership experience, expert knowledge of tools like Maya/Houdini, and a sharp eye for lighting, realism, and detail. A solid understanding of CG pipelines and workflows is essential.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy bridging creativity with technology, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee CG production across assets, environments, lighting, and FX
- Collaborate with VFX Supervisor, Director, and Production to define visual goals
- Review work, providing clear artistic and technical direction
- Manage and optimise CG pipelines and workflows
- Troubleshoot technical challenges and ensure efficient production processes
- Supervise, mentor, and support CG artists and leads
- Coordinate across departments (animation, FX, lighting, compositing)
- Monitor schedules and resources to meet project deadlines
- Present work to stakeholders and respond to feedback
Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in VFX/CG production, including leadership roles
- Expertise in tools such as Maya, Houdini, Blender, and rendering engines (Arnold, V-Ray, etc.)
- Solid understanding of CG pipelines and workflows
- Strong artistic eye for lighting, composition, and realism
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills
- Scripting knowledge (e.g. Python) is a plus
Qualifications
- Degree in VFX, Animation, Computer Graphics, or equivalent experience
- Typically 7+ years in CG/VFX, with supervisory experience
Additional Information
What happens next?
If you think Outpost sounds like a good fit for you, or you simply want to chat with someone about the role and our culture, get in touch today!
Equal opportunities
At Outpost we believe that our strength lies in our differences. These help us to take different perspectives, challenge norms and create a special environment based on mutual respect. Outpost is an equal opportunities employer. Employment with us is based on a person’s extraordinary talent and potential. No candidate will receive any less favourable treatment based on their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual preference, or any other factor that has no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.
