Compositor (DNEG Animation)

double negative visual effects; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG Animation is seeking a skilled compositor to join our Sydney team, integrating CG and hybrid cuts to enhance visual effects for high-end projects. You will collaborate with VFX and 2D supervisors, contributing to client reviews and keeping production workflows efficient.

You should be proficient with Nuke, comfortable with fully CG shots, and able to manage projections and 2.5D work within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in VFX/Animation industry as a compositor on high end projects.
• Good knowledge of the VFX/feature film animation pipeline.
• Good knowledge of handling and working with fully CG shots.
• Experience with Nuke.
• Good knowledge of projections in Nuke (and any 2.5D work).

Responsibilities

• Compose multiple CG, MGFX, and DMP elements that complement the visual effects of a cut.
• Work with VFX and 2D supervisors and leads in client reviews and sessions.
• Follow production methodologies to develop creative solutions to problems in VFX design and composition.

Skills

Experience in VFX/Animation industry

VFX/feature film pipeline knowledge

Handling fully CG shots

Experience with Nuke

Nuke projections / 2.5D work

Job description

14d ago , from double negative visual effects

DNEG Animation is a leader in stylized and realistic effects, focused on a variety of animation projects.

At DNEG Animation, compositors work closely with VFX and 2D supervisors and leads to compose multiple CG, MGFX, and DMP elements that complement the visual effects of a cut. The work is dedicated to the integration of complex CG, which means that compositors must be comfortable working with full CG and hybrid cuts. Our compositors are part of daily client reviews and sessions and follow production methodologies to develop creative solutions to problems while performing all aspects of VFX design and composition.

Must Haves

• Experience in the VFX/Animation industry as a compositor on high end projects
• Good knowledge of the VFX/feature film animation pipeline
• Good knowledge of handling and working with fully CG shots
• Experience with Nuke
• Good knowledge of projections in Nuke (and any 2.5D work)

Nice to Have

• Interested in feature length animation
• Passionate about creating beautiful images
• Knowledge of and interest in photography and practical lighting

About You

• Proactive
• Team oriented
• Adaptable
• Works well in a fast paced environment
• Good organisational and time management skills

About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film,television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 peoplewith worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles,Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali,Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!