Compositing Artist - Expression of interest

Rodeo FX; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rodeo FX, a leading visual effects company, is seeking a Compositing Artist to execute complex digital image compositing tasks. The role involves creating rotoscoping masks, managing various visual effects tasks, and collaborating with supervisors to ensure high-quality outcomes. Ideal candidates will have experience in the VFX industry and proficiency with Nuke software.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Compositing Artist in the VFX industry.
• Proficiency with Nuke software.
• Knowledge of Mocha or 3D Tracking is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create rotoscoping masks and employ paint and compositing techniques using Nuke.
• Address and resolve visual, artistic, and technical challenges.
• Collaborate with the Compositing Supervisor and Lead Compositor.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Tools

Nuke

Mocha

Job description

Company Description

Repeatedly voted one of Montreal’s Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, Rodeo FX is a high-end creative company offering services in visual effects, advertising, animation, and experiential.

Nominated for multiple Emmy Awards for its work on series like Stranger Things season 4, The Witcher season 2, and The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power season 1, the independent, Oscar-winning company boasts close to 900 artists working from studios in Montreal, Québec City, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Paris.

Rodeo FX partners with top storytellers including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros., and Sony, and has collaborated on ads for YouTube, NBC, and Apple. Current projects include Blue Beetle, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon. Recent releases include John Wick: Chapter 4, Black Adam, Disney's The Little Mermaid, and Love, Death & Robots Volume 3, for which the company won a 2023 VES award.

Work arrangements:
As a company founded and led by an artist, creativity guides us. Our mission is to provide our talents with the freedom and resources to deliver quality work and thrive in a stimulating, caring environment. Employees are required to be in the studio at least three days a week, with flexible arrangements for the remaining days to foster collaboration, vibrant culture, and teamwork.

Please note: We do not currently have an open position. This posting allows you to express interest in future opportunities.

Job Description:

The Compositing Artist will execute complex digital image compositing tasks, ensuring seamless integration of all elements within a visual effects shot. This role requires high precision and creativity to maintain the artistic and technical quality expected in each project.

Main responsibilities:

1. Create rotoscoping masks, and employ paint and compositing techniques using Nuke to craft shapes, clean plates, and remove rigs or other visual artifacts.
2. Work on a variety of shots ranging from simple to complex, managing tasks such as pre-comps, lineups, degrain, grain restoration, 2D tracking, 2D effects, keying, integration, and color correction.
3. Address and resolve visual, artistic, and technical challenges, escalating complex issues to relevant departments when necessary.
4. Ensure the consistency of the final composition of the elements of a visual effects shot.
5. Balance creative and technical aspects of visual effects shots, integrating 2D and 3D elements to produce photorealistic outcomes that meet quality standards.
6. Collaborate with the Compositing Supervisor and Lead Compositor to develop solutions that enhance shots, ensuring alignment with project specifications and deadlines.
7. Participate in developing tools and techniques for the department.
8. Provide estimates and briefs to support production, in collaboration with the compositing supervisor.
9. Review outsourced vendor work to ensure quality and artistic alignment.
10. Perform quality control on shots before review/approval, applying notes promptly.
11. Keep the team informed of work status, issues, and solutions.
12. Ensure deadlines are met and communicate potential delays.
13. Stay updated on technological advances in compositing techniques.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Compositing Artist in the VFX industry.
• Proficiency with Nuke software.
• Knowledge of Mocha or 3D Tracking is an asset.
• Understanding of photographic principles, including color theory, lighting, shadows, reflection, refraction, perspective, and composition.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and serve as a positive role model.
• Excellent prioritization skills and adherence to deadlines.
• Continuous learner, keeping up with industry techniques and technological advancements.

Additional Information:

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Diversity is a core value at Rodeo FX. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment where diversity is celebrated and valued. Every team member enriches our work by bringing different perspectives, helping us to better perceive, interact with the world, and deliver innovative projects.