Compositor

Sony Imageworks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio in Vancouver is seeking a Compositor to combine layers of materials like animation and special effects. The ideal candidate will have compositing skills, proficiency in Nuke, and 2-3 years of experience. The expected base salary for the role ranges from $26.44 to $36.32/hr for Associates and $37.50 to $53.80/hr for Intermediate positions, with benefits including healthcare and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSPs

Sick and Vacation leave

Qualifications

• Able to composite multiple types of shots from simple to moderately difficult.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant software including Nuke.
• Experience required: 2-3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Integrate foreground, mid-ground, and background scenes to extend a set.
• Incorporate characters or digital objects into scenes.
• Create seamless transitions from filmed footage into composited content.
• Meet productivity and quota targets.

Skills

Compositing skills

Nuke

Education

2-year diploma or 1-year certificate

Job description

Overview

Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Compositors! The role involves combining layers of previously created materials (e.g., rendered animation, special effects, graphics, live action, static background plates) to create final images that meet art direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate foreground, mid-ground, and background scenes to extend a set, scene, environment, or effect.
• Incorporate characters or digital objects into scenes.
• Create seamless transitions from filmed footage into composited content.
• Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets.

Qualifications

• Able to composite multiple types of shots from simple to moderately difficult.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant software including Nuke.
• Most desired: 2-year diploma or 1-year certificate; however, a minimal requirement of 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.

Salary Information

• The anticipated base salary for an Associate position is $26.44 to $36.32/hr.
• For an Intermediate position, the salary ranges from $37.50 to $53.80/hr.

Note

Benefits are per company policy, which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSPs, Sick and Vacation leave, and standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on various factors, including but not limited to: qualifications of the individual applicant; years of relevant experience; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; if applicable, the location of the position.

Application Requirements

Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience, including the nuances for this specific role.

Diversity and Inclusion

We value unique perspectives and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

Reference: ECNJOBID-3-67-103-209 in the application