



About the job :
As FX Supervisor, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and supervision of all FX work in the film. You will guide a team of artists working in Houdini and Unreal Engine, and help define workflows, styles, and production-ready toolsets for a range of effects: fire, water, destruction, magic, and ambient enhancements.
You will collaborate closely with the VFX Supervisor, Asset Supervisors, Lighting, and Production to ensure that FX are visually coherent, technically feasible, and optimized for the real-time pipeline.
Key Responsabilities :
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Oversee the creation of both asset-level and shot-level FX using Houdini and Unreal Engine
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Define the visual language, workflows, and production standards for FX in collaboration with Art Direction
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Supervise and support a team of FX artists across lookdev and production phases
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Collaborate with Environment, Lighting, and CFX departments to ensure smooth FX integration
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Guide the creation of reusable FX libraries and template systems
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Troubleshoot technical and artistic challenges related to real-time performance and visual fidelity
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Step in on complex or high-priority effects as needed
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Assist in artist recruitment and technical onboarding
Must have :
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Proven experience as an FX Supervisor or Lead on animated features, VFX, or cinematic projects
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Strong artistic sense and timing for stylized FX design
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Deep expertise in Houdini and Unreal Engine FX workflows (Niagara, shaders, baked sims, etc.)
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Ability to balance visual complexity with real-time performance requirements
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Familiarity with pipeline integration, asset handoff, and scene optimization
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Strong communication and cross-departmental leadership skills
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Bonus: Experience building or managing FX libraries and modular setups
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Bonus: This is a bilingual studio and project — good English communication skills are a plus
Start date : October 2025
Offer type : Customary fixed-term contract (intermittent)
Contract : Full time
Occupation : FX
Level : Supervisor
Location : On site, Montpellier
About us :
Dwarf is an innovation-driven animation studio based in Montpellier, South of France. By merging cutting-edge technology and artistic excellence, Dwarf produces high-end animated series and features for the global market.