So Drama! Entertainment Hiring! Full Time Team Lead, VFx - Motion Graphics in - Ricebowl

• To build and manage an internal team of visual effect artistes and motion graphics designers.
• To schedule, track, and project manage design, motion graphic, and VFX assignments includes evaluating episodes for delivery timing and evaluation.
• Act as the main point of contact for graphics/VFX-related questions and requests.
• To coordinate with fellow team leads to ensure proper resourcing, scheduling, and execution for every project.
• Manage projects concurrently and ensure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule, evaluating and manage priorities when creative, air dates, or other variables are in flux.
• Sourcing for external individuals or vendors for specialized or overflow projects.
• Identify capability gaps in the team and work with HR to design team’s training map to build capability and assist in hiring new staff team members as needed.
• Oversee maintenance and distribution of style guides and font libraries.
• Collaborate with Production, editors, VFX artists, and motion graphics designers before and during post production by providing creative and technical guidance and feedback as needed and be a through line from start of graphics/VFX workflow to delivery.
• Coordinate with Production Management team by providing motion graphics and VFX timelines and costs for accurate budgeting and pricing.
• Review motion graphic content throughout the post process and provide quality-control feedback during a project.
• Perform quality control over the team's VFX and motion graphics output to ensure all deliverables meet creative, technical, and broadcast quality standards prior to delivery
• Manage schedule and fulfil fast-paced project timeframes.
• Ensure all graphics assets and deliverables are correctly archived and accessible.
• Oversee and maintain the operational readiness of the VFX & Motion Graphics team by ensuring software, hardware, plugins, asset libraries, workflows, and production pipelines remain functional, up-to-date, and optimized for production.
• Keeping track of industry trends and software/tool updates and present the information to senior management for evaluation for future implementation where necessary.
• Drive the adoption and effective use of AI-powered tools and technologies to enhance VFX and motion graphics production workflows, improve productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and accelerate content delivery while maintaining creative quality.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in design Animation, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects or a related field (or related experience).
• At least 5 years of experience in animation, motion graphics and visual effects and leading of team members
• Proven experience in VFX & MoGraph production, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to guide the team effectively.
• Proficiency in VFX and Realtime software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, Autodesk 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Adobe Photoshop or relevant tools.
• Extensive experience in Unreal Engine.
• Able to provide creative inputs and guidance for assigned projects and incoming request for quotations
• A passion for pushing visual boundaries and a creative mindset.
• An interest in using AI tools to support VFX & MoGraph productions.
• Able to communicate effectively and manage with clients directly
• And preferably, experience in Virtual Production with LED display technology and Unreal Engine.
• To stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in post-production and continuously improving skills and knowledge through training and self-directed learning.