CG Supervisor

Job

  • London  
    London, United Kingdom
    perm  
  • Company
    Industrial Light & Magic  
    Start date
    ASAP  
    Duration
    n/a  
    Wage
    Undisclosed
  • Closing date
    5 July 2026  
    Posted on
    4 June 2026  

Position Summary:

We are seeking a CG Supervisor with the innovative spirit and passion for excellence that defines ILM. You will ensure productions are equipped to realise the VFX Supervisor's vision within budget and schedule. As a technical leader, you will oversee discipline departments, manage cross-departmental workflows, and facilitate efficient global collaboration.

What You’ll Do:

  • Define the creative and technical approach with Supervisors, leveraging ILM tools.

  • Standardise global pipelines and prioritise R&D/pipeline development tasks.

  • Proactively resolve workflow impediments and technical bottlenecks.

  • Forecast and manage resources, including storage, processing, and licensing.

  • Maintain technical standards and stay current with industry advancements.

  • Direct show wrap, asset archiving, and establish centralised documentation.

  • Bridge VFX Supervisors, Producers, and artists to achieve budget and schedule targets.

  • Provide technical/artistic direction and monitor asset progression in reviews.

  • Collaborate on staffing and scheduling to ensure achievable project timelines.

  • Support bidding and recruitment to align talent with production needs.

  • Represent studio capabilities to clients and conduct status updates with internal leadership.

  • Coordinate with global counterparts and foster a productive environment through mentorship and conflict resolution.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Established leadership experience within CG (Area Lead or Associate CG Supervisor).

  • Proven experience as a technical artist, working on several high end visual effects projects.

  • Proficient knowledge of VFX processes and discipline workflows.

  • Expert level understanding of the techniques and tools of one or more CG disciplines.

  • Track record of delivering high quality work on high end visual effects projects.

  • Tenacious aesthetic judgment and problem-solving skills.

  • Familiarity with USD, Maya, Katana, Houdini, RenderMan or Unreal is beneficial.

  • Exceptional prioritisation, delegation, and communication capabilities.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with non-technical employees across the organisation and at all levels; excellent written and verbal communicator.

As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.

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