FX Supervisor

FOLKS

11h

About The Position

FOLKS is seeking an FX Supervisor with strong artistic vision, technical excellence, and experience leading visual effects teams on high-end film, television, and/or streaming productions. The role oversees the creation and delivery of 3D effects, including particles, fire, smoke, fluids, destruction, lighting, and other simulations, ensuring work meets the creative vision, quality standards, and production deadlines. The supervisor leads and supports the FX team, develops high-quality effects in Houdini, reviews department deliverables, organizes and monitors work, and collaborates with production and other CG departments. The position also contributes to tools and workflow improvements, supports recruitment and artist development, and ensures FX technical direction is delivered on time, within budget, and to the expected quality. This posting is for freelance opportunities open to professionals located in any country in Latin America.

Requirements

Extensive experience as an FX Supervisor, FX Lead, or in a senior FX role within high-end VFX productions.
Demonstrated experience leading FX teams on complex projects.
Expert-level proficiency in Houdini for simulations, caches, and FX development.
Strong knowledge of Maya, Nuke, Katana, and Unreal.
Experience with particle, fluid, fire, smoke, destruction, and other 3D FX simulation techniques.
Strong scripting skills in VEX, Python, and C++ for tool development and workflow automation.
Excellent artistic judgment, attention to detail, and ability to solve creative and technical challenges.
Clear and effective communication skills with internal teams and clients.
Ability to lead diverse teams, potentially across multiple time zones.
Ability to remain calm, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions in fast-paced production environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising multiple shows simultaneously.
Established relationships with clients, studios, and vendors.
A track record of innovation in tools, techniques, and workflows.
Experience working in international, collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

Lead the FX team, providing artistic direction, creative support, and technical guidance throughout production.
Create and develop high-quality 3D visual effects in Houdini, including particle, fire, smoke, fluid, destruction, lighting, and other simulations as required.
Translate client references and creative requirements into imaginative, efficient, and technically sound visual solutions.
Review and approve FX department deliverables from artistic and technical perspectives.
Organize the team’s work, assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure priorities, deadlines, and quality standards are met.
Collaborate with CG Supervisors, VFX Supervisors, CG Artists, DMP, Lighting, Compositing, Production, and other departments.
Ensure effective communication and handover of shots and sequences between FX and other CG departments.
Participate in dailies, production meetings, and client sessions, communicating clear and actionable information to the team.
Contribute to developing and improving tools, processes, and workflows that optimize FX production.
Oversee shot rendering when needed and ensure rendered imagery meets quality expectations.
Identify department resourcing needs and support recruitment and selection of FX artists.
Train, support, and mentor artists, particularly in Houdini and FX pipeline best practices.
Stay current with industry technologies and techniques, share knowledge, and drive innovation within the team.
Ensure FX technical direction work is delivered on time, within budget, and to the quality expected by FOLKS and its clients.
Carry out other duties related to the position as assigned by the manager.