Welcome to team / RAPP 

team x is t the customized, global communications & marketing agency for Mercedes-Benz, which Omnicom has been building up since January 2022. Our mission is to create a consistent brand experience for Mercedes-Benz worldwide with one voice, one presence, & one look & feel for all brand-shaping activities.   

Our team is made up of best-in-class talent from across different Omnicom agencies, including RAPP. We bring together the best talent along the customer journey to help the world's most valuable luxury car manufacturer lead the electric mobility of the future & build the most desirable cars. Help us & you can expect: a strong passion for luxury cars, the collective energy of an international team & a lot of fun. 

As part of team x, you will have the opportunity to work at RAPP, which is an integral part of Omnicoms Precision Marketing Group. At RAPP, we focus on improving each individual's experience with a brand. 

Your Role 

At team x, we are about implementing next-gen production solutions that enables engaging, hyper-realistic digital product experiences. Our goal is to make "every product playable", by combining the science of technology with the artistry of computer-generated content. Our CG artists, interactive designers, & developers focus on creating virtual versions of our clients' products, so lifelike it feels like you could reach out & touch them. Our culture brings together creative, tech & data in an integrated way. 

As a VFX Supervisor at team x, you will be responsible for leading & executing high-quality visual effects across various projects. Your role involves collaborating closely with Creatives, Producers, Artists & Clients to define & implement our Unreal world vision. You will help translate the Creative vision into CGI production, triaging briefs, educating clients & internal teams & managing expectations. You will work from pre-production through post-production, ensuring that all VFX elements are designed, executed, & integrated seamlessly into the final product. You will also provide technical expertise, overseeing the pipeline & troubleshooting challenges to maintain the highest quality standards. This role isnt just about maintaining the status quo, its about becoming a trusted VFX advisor who anticipates client or creative needs & provides a technical & considered POV. 

You will act as a mentor to VFX artists, driving innovation & excellence while fostering a culture of collaboration. Additionally, you will represent team x externally, staying ahead of industry trends & positioning the agency as a leader in next-gen production & immersive digital storytelling.

Our key deliverables are Realtime/next-gen production solutions working in platforms like Unreal Engine & Unity. You will work across different creative, production & technical teams as well as global offices. Its important that you have the experience & skills in this area to support the client in times of change into a new way of working (moving from traditional to virtual production) as well as supporting operational excellence across these cross-functional teams. 

Your Responsibilities 

• Oversee & manage the full VFX pipeline from pre-production through to post-production, ensuring seamless execution & high-quality output.
• Manage large projects & coordinate the CG output & quality control, from concept to completion
• Provide key POV & expertise in both traditional & real-time render use cases, particularly for the automotive world
• Work closely with directors, producers & internal creative teams to define & implement the VFX vision for each project.
• Lead the CGI team across multiple disciplines, including modelling, lighting, animation & VFX.
• Work in collaboration with a Process Engineers & Technical Director to ensure the most efficient processes, pipeline & automation
• Responsible for the overall quality, direction & vision of the CGI studio
• Oversee the digital capture of live-action shoots & the subsequent integration into the VFX pipeline, ensuring that footage is optimally captured for post-production workflows.
• Oversee post-production processes, maintaining creative consistency & ensuring that all VFX elements meet the highest quality standards.
• Troubleshoot & resolve technical challenges, continuously innovating to improve production efficiency.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, & technological advancement within the team. Must be up to date with the latest trends, software & approaches, especially within automotive.
• Represent team x externally, showcasing our capabilities & expertise in next-gen VFX production

Your Experience 

• Must be fluent in German & English
• A seasoned VFX professional with extensive experience in commercials, film, or television production. Ideally with good experience in the Automotive sector
• A skilled leader capable of managing & motivating teams of VFX artists to achieve exceptional results.
• Highly proficient in CG pipelines, with a strong understanding of modeling, lighting, animation, & FX
• A problem-solver with the ability to troubleshoot technical & creative challenges in complex VFX productions.
• Experienced in on-set supervision, providing critical expertise to ensure VFX integration aligns with the final creative vision.
• A strong communicator who can effectively liaise between clients, directors, producers, & internal teams.
• Passionate about innovation, always seeking new ways to push the boundaries of digital production.

What we offer you 

• A great team & a collaborative culture 
• Exciting products & the opportunity to work for the world's most valuable luxury automotive brand 
• Central & beautiful workplace in Berlin, with hybrid & remote opportunities 
• Flexible working time 
• 30 vacation days 
• Customize your ideal benefits package using our Benefitsy portal, offering access to a diverse selection of options like Urban sports, Spotify, REWE, Sixt, IKEA, & many more. 
• First-class learning & development opportunities through access to LinkedIn Learning catalogue, that includes 20,000+ diverse courses. 
• 20% employer contribution to our pension scheme. 

We believe that diversity helps us add value to brands. That's why we foster an environment where differences are respected, where people take pride in unique talents & where individual perspectives are encouraged & celebrated.