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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 :

  • Oversee the creation of both asset-level and shot-level FX using Houdini and Unreal Engine 

  • Define the visual language, workflows, and production standards for FX in collaboration with Art Direction 

  • Supervise and support a team of FX artists across lookdev and production phases 

  • Collaborate with Environment, Lighting, and CFX departments to ensure smooth FX integration 

  • Guide the creation of reusable FX libraries and template systems 

  • Troubleshoot technical and artistic challenges related to real-time performance and visual fidelity 

  • Step in on complex or high-priority effects as needed 

  • Assist in artist recruitment and technical onboarding 




Must have :
 

  • Proven experience as an FX Supervisor or Lead on animated features, VFX, or cinematic projects 

  • Strong artistic sense and timing for stylized FX design 

  • Deep expertise in Houdini and Unreal Engine FX workflows (Niagara, shaders, baked sims, etc.) 

  • Ability to balance visual complexity with real-time performance requirements 

  • Familiarity with pipeline integration, asset handoff, and scene optimization 

  • Strong communication and cross-departmental leadership skills 

  • Bonus: Experience building or managing FX libraries and modular setups 

  • 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.

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