Slope
Location
Los Angeles
Employment Type Full time
Location Type On-site
Department Production
Compensation
$140K – $165K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus
Our openings span more than one career level. The provided salary depends on many factors, such as work experience and transferable skills, business needs and impact, and market demands.
About Promise Promise is a pioneering film and TV studio at the forefront of the generative AI revolution. Our mission is to reimagine what's possible in entertainment by bringing together the world’s most visionary storytellers and GenAI creators, empowered by cutting‑edge tools and proprietary workflows. Through bold collaborations and a forward‑thinking approach to sourcing IP, we are building a dynamic slate of original and licensed projects that push creative boundaries. Backed by premier VC firms, Promise is shaping a new era in GenAI‑powered storytelling, where creativity knows no limits.
Role Overview As the Senior VFX Supervisor, you will be the key technical and creative
innovative thinker
driving the integration of real‑time and GenAI technologies into our production workflows. This
leadership role
is responsible for
researching new methods
in AI, VFX and photoreal techniques, ensuring our productions maintain visual excellence while leveraging the efficiency of modern tools. You will shepherd the visual quality of our projects from concept through final delivery, acting as the bridge between creative vision, on‑set Virtual Production (VP), and our proprietary GenAI R&D initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Generative AI & Pipeline Advancement
Research and implement
new methodologies in VFX, with a core focus on
Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI
applications.
Work closely with R&D teams to prototype and integrate AI tools with standard VFX software to accelerate asset creation, character animation, and compositing.
Virtual & Hybrid Production Leadership
Lead and supervise
complex
photoreal integration with plates or full animated sequences for film . Understanding of 4D volumetric capture, LED Volumes, digital environments, character animation, ensuring seamless technical and creative execution on set.
Knowledge of facial animation
AI integration with traditional VFX
Photoreal asset creation and effects
Animation and Character Animation
Architect hybrid workflows
that successfully bridge traditional post‑production VFX with AI workflows.
Creative Supervision & Project Execution
Provide world‑class artistic and technical direction
for all visual effects, ensuring the final output aligns perfectly with the Director’s vision.
Oversee talent selection for
large‑scale, AAA film and animation projects .
Mentor and lead internal and external VFX teams and supervisors, fostering an environment of technical excellence and creative problem‑solving.
Qualifications
10+ years
of progressive experience in visual effects, including a significant tenure as a
VFX Supervisor
on large‑scale,
AAA feature films
or premium episodic content.
Proven
leadership role
experience, with the ability to inspire and manage highly skilled creative and technical teams.
Demonstrated history of
advancing technology
or implementing
innovative workflows
within a major VFX studio or production company.
Expert‑level knowledge of cinematic techniques, camera systems, lighting, and color science.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience acting as the primary creative liaison with Directors and Producers.
Technical Skills / Qualifications
Deep, practical expertise in
Machine Learning/Generative AI
techniques as they apply to VFX (e.g., neural rendering, content generation, data management).
Experience with
Unreal Engine
or similar real‑time platforms in a production setting.
Strong command of industry‑standard VFX software packages (e.g., Nuke, Maya, Houdini).
Solid of
ML/data pipelines
and asset management in a high‑volume production environment.
Compensation We offer a highly competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including equity.
Benefits We believe in supporting our team’s well‑being and growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, with employee premiums covered 100%.
Time Off:
Generous paid time off (PTO) policy, including company holidays and sick leave.
Financial Security:
401(k) matching program to help you plan for your future.
Professional Development:
Annual stipend for continuing education, conferences, and technical training.
Work Environment:
A dynamic, creative, and inclusive hybrid work environment based out of our innovative studio.
Promise is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Compensation Range: $140K - $165K
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Employment Type Full time
Location Type On-site
Department Production
Compensation
$140K – $165K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus
Our openings span more than one career level. The provided salary depends on many factors, such as work experience and transferable skills, business needs and impact, and market demands.
About Promise Promise is a pioneering film and TV studio at the forefront of the generative AI revolution. Our mission is to reimagine what's possible in entertainment by bringing together the world’s most visionary storytellers and GenAI creators, empowered by cutting‑edge tools and proprietary workflows. Through bold collaborations and a forward‑thinking approach to sourcing IP, we are building a dynamic slate of original and licensed projects that push creative boundaries. Backed by premier VC firms, Promise is shaping a new era in GenAI‑powered storytelling, where creativity knows no limits.
Role Overview As the Senior VFX Supervisor, you will be the key technical and creative
innovative thinker
driving the integration of real‑time and GenAI technologies into our production workflows. This
leadership role
is responsible for
researching new methods
in AI, VFX and photoreal techniques, ensuring our productions maintain visual excellence while leveraging the efficiency of modern tools. You will shepherd the visual quality of our projects from concept through final delivery, acting as the bridge between creative vision, on‑set Virtual Production (VP), and our proprietary GenAI R&D initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Generative AI & Pipeline Advancement
Research and implement
new methodologies in VFX, with a core focus on
Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI
applications.
Work closely with R&D teams to prototype and integrate AI tools with standard VFX software to accelerate asset creation, character animation, and compositing.
Virtual & Hybrid Production Leadership
Lead and supervise
complex
photoreal integration with plates or full animated sequences for film . Understanding of 4D volumetric capture, LED Volumes, digital environments, character animation, ensuring seamless technical and creative execution on set.
Knowledge of facial animation
AI integration with traditional VFX
Photoreal asset creation and effects
Animation and Character Animation
Architect hybrid workflows
that successfully bridge traditional post‑production VFX with AI workflows.
Creative Supervision & Project Execution
Provide world‑class artistic and technical direction
for all visual effects, ensuring the final output aligns perfectly with the Director’s vision.
Oversee talent selection for
large‑scale, AAA film and animation projects .
Mentor and lead internal and external VFX teams and supervisors, fostering an environment of technical excellence and creative problem‑solving.
Qualifications
10+ years
of progressive experience in visual effects, including a significant tenure as a
VFX Supervisor
on large‑scale,
AAA feature films
or premium episodic content.
Proven
leadership role
experience, with the ability to inspire and manage highly skilled creative and technical teams.
Demonstrated history of
advancing technology
or implementing
innovative workflows
within a major VFX studio or production company.
Expert‑level knowledge of cinematic techniques, camera systems, lighting, and color science.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience acting as the primary creative liaison with Directors and Producers.
Technical Skills / Qualifications
Deep, practical expertise in
Machine Learning/Generative AI
techniques as they apply to VFX (e.g., neural rendering, content generation, data management).
Experience with
Unreal Engine
or similar real‑time platforms in a production setting.
Strong command of industry‑standard VFX software packages (e.g., Nuke, Maya, Houdini).
Solid of
ML/data pipelines
and asset management in a high‑volume production environment.
Compensation We offer a highly competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including equity.
Benefits We believe in supporting our team’s well‑being and growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, with employee premiums covered 100%.
Time Off:
Generous paid time off (PTO) policy, including company holidays and sick leave.
Financial Security:
401(k) matching program to help you plan for your future.
Professional Development:
Annual stipend for continuing education, conferences, and technical training.
Work Environment:
A dynamic, creative, and inclusive hybrid work environment based out of our innovative studio.
Promise is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Compensation Range: $140K - $165K
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