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The Gen FX Supervisor is the senior creative and technical leader in the Gen FX department. This role is responsible for defining how generative AI is integrated into production VFX at scale. They’re responsible for architecting hybrid pipelines, setting quality standards and ensuring every Gen AI augmented shot and sequence meets the highest standards. The Supervisor acts as the key liaison between Show Supervisors and the Gen FX team, translating high-level creative vision into executable workflows. They drive innovation strategy around pipeline and workflow and develop the team's capabilities over time.
Key Responsibilities
Creative Direction & Client Interface
Serve as the primary creative point of contact between the Gen FX department and Show Supervisors, Producers and Management
Interpret client and director vision and creative briefs, defining the visual baseline and approach for Gen AI shots and sequences
Lead creative reviews, providing art direction on all Gen FX deliverables from rapid look-dev and post-vis through to final pixel delivery
Make key creative decisions about when generative AI is the right tool versus traditional methods and communicate those trade-offs clearly to stakeholders
Workflow Architecture & Strategy
Design and oversee scalable hybrid pipelines that integrate generative AI outputs into traditional VFX workflows (Compositing, CG, DMP)
Define and enforce standards for data flow, workflow conventions, color management and handoff protocols between Gen FX and other departments




Partner with the Pipeline developers and CG Supervisors to ensure Gen FX tools complement existing workflows
Evaluate emerging technologies (Gaussian splatting, new generative models) and determine their viability and readiness for active production
Quality Control
Define and enforce technical quality standards for all Gen FX deliverables, covering color (ACES/OCIO), resolution, temporal consistency and photorealistic integration
Establish and maintain QC protocols to detect Gen AI artifacts and their remediation and ethics/compliance checks (copyright, likeness)
Define the department's quality benchmarks and ensure they evolve as tools and client expectations advance
Team Leadership & Development
Assist with the development of Gen FX Leads and Artists, setting clear delivery goals, career development paths and performance expectations
Provide both artistic guidance and technical troubleshooting for complex generative setups
Drive training strategy, identify skill gaps across the team, design or deliver training content and foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and experimentation
Production Strategy & Risk Management
Drive bidding, scheduling and resourcing strategy for Gen FX work across shows
Communicate AI capabilities and limitations to producers and supervisors with clarity and accuracy
Anticipate technical risks specific to generative workflows (temporal instability,



model drift, hallucination) and build mitigation strategies into production plans
Qualifications
8+ years in high-end VFX (Film/Episodic), with at least 2+ years in a Lead or Supervisory capacity
Deep understanding of generative AI methods and frameworks, specifically node-based generative systems (Comfy UI), diffusion models and proven experience designing scalable VFX pipelines
Advanced proficiency in Nuke is essential. Ability to supervise complex projections, tracking, multi-pass compositing and template/sequence management workflows
Strong working knowledge of Maya, Houdini, or Blender for blocking, depth map generation, and hybrid 3 D/AI workflows. Understanding of USD/Alembic pipelines preferred
A portfolio demonstrating successful integration of AI generated content into qualified, photorealistic work at a sequence or show level
Proven track record managing multi-artist teams, setting delivery goals, running dailies, providing constructive critiques and developing teams
Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and advocate for Gen AI approaches with sensitivity to traditional VFX workflows
Python proficiency for automating Comfy UI workflows or writing custom Nuke gizmos and tools (preferred)
Background in art, photography, matte painting or cinematography to inform lighting and composition decisions (preferred)
Experience with Lo RA training and dataset curation for production use (preferred)
$170,000 - $220,000 CAD a year
This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, Canada. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to

📌 Genfx supervisor (Vancouver)
🏢 Eyeline
📍 Vancouver