Compositor

The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in visual effects is seeking a Compositor to blend live action with computer-generated elements. The ideal candidate has a strong VFX background, expertise in Nuke, and a keen eye for design and color, working closely with a creative team. This hybrid role combines onsite collaboration with flexible remote work.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years relevant VFX experience or 5 years without education.
• Strong knowledge of Nuke.
• Required demo reel and shot breakdown.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate creative and technical approaches for assigned shots.
• Perform compositing tasks including 2D tracking and color grading.
• Maintain aesthetic integrity and quality of shots.

Skills

Knowledge of Nuke

Aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism

Ability to work under pressure

Sense of composition, color and design

Education

College level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography

Tools

Unix systems

Nuke gizmos and/or plugins

Python

C++

Job description

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

Compositors combine live action and computer generated elements into visual effects shots that realize the vision and creative direction of the client and Visual Effects Supervisor. The Compositor helps maintain the aesthetic integrity and technical quality of the final image delivered to the client.

We are looking for a creative who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, team-oriented mentality and passion for great filmmaking that define ILM.

What You’ll Do

• Alongside Compositing Supervisor and VFX Supervisor, evaluates creative and technical approach for assigned shots
• Performs all tasks associated with the Compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and colour grading on moderately difficult to very difficult shots
• Maintains the overall look, colour balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work
• Ability to work collaboratively with artists from other disciplines

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3 years relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
• Strong knowledge of Nuke
• Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and color
• Ability to work gracefully under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong sense of composition, color and design
• Demo reel + shot breakdown required
• Ideal candidate has strong fine arts foundation skills, such as photography and photographic lighting
• Nice to have :
• Familiarity with using Unix systems
• Ability to write Nuke gizmos and / or plugins
• Python and / or C++ experience

As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$98,800.00 to C$126,400.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and / or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

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