Unreal Supervisor

Swaybox Studios

New Orleans, LA, United States
On-site
5+ years vfx or animation experience
3-5 years supervisory or lead role
Expert-level fluency in unreal engine
Swaybox Studios is seeking an Unreal Supervisor to lead their real-time production pipeline, ensuring high visual quality in Unreal Engine projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise in Unreal Engine, and a deep understanding of visual storytelling

Job Summary

  • Swaybox Studios is rewriting the rulebook of visual storytelling by collaborating with DC Studios and Warner Bros Pictures Animation on a revolutionary new project.
  • The Unreal Supervisor will lead the real-time pipeline, guiding artists to build high-quality assets, environments, and lighting shots while optimizing for performance.
  • This hands-on leadership role requires translating creative direction into real-time results with efficiency, scalability, and innovation in mind.

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Swaybox Studios is seeking an Unreal Supervisor to lead their real-time production pipeline, ensuring high visual quality in Unreal Engine projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise in Unreal Engine, and a deep understanding of visual storytelling.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years VFX or animation experience
  • 3-5 years supervisory or lead role
  • Expert-level fluency in Unreal Engine
  • Deep understanding of shading and material systems
  • Strong artistic eye for lighting and composition
  • Experience leading teams in real-time pipelines

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with virtual production workflows
  • Familiarity with asset pipelines between DCC tools
  • Understanding of CG modelling and rigging workflows
  • Experience with photogrammetry and HDRIs
  • Scripting experience in Blueprints, Python, or C++
  • Background in both stylized and photorealistic rendering

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in VFX, animation, or game development
  • 3–5 years in a supervisory or lead role
  • Proven ability to lead teams and provide clear direction

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