Compositor

The Walt Disney Company; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and leading visual effects company seeks a Compositor to blend live action with computer-generated elements. This hybrid role offers the chance to work creatively on high-profile projects, ensuring aesthetic integrity and technical quality. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in VFX, particularly with Nuke, and a passion for visual storytelling. Join a team that values creativity and excellence in filmmaking while contributing to groundbreaking projects that challenge the impossible. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a world-renowned studio known for its cinematic achievements and commitment to innovation.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Financial Benefits

Variable Pay

Creative Environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of VFX experience or 5+ years in lieu of education.
• Strong foundation in fine arts and photographic skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate creative and technical approaches for VFX shots.
• Perform tasks in the compositing process including tracking and grading.
• Collaborate with artists from various disciplines.

Skills

Nuke

Photo-realism

Color Grading

Composition

Design

Python

C++

Unix Systems

Education

College Diploma in Computer Graphics

Fine Arts

Design

Photography

Job description

Compositor

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Job ID: 10119288

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Business: Industrial Light & Magic

Date posted: April 15, 2025

Job Summary:

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

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate creative and technical approach for assigned shots alongside Compositing Supervisor and VFX Supervisor.
• Perform 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.
• Maintain the overall look, colour balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work.
• Work collaboratively with artists from other disciplines.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3 years of relevant professional VFX experience and a college diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, photography, or a related field; or at least 5 years of 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.
• Strong fine arts foundation skills, such as photography and photographic lighting, are a plus.
• Nice to have: familiarity with Unix systems, ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins, Python and/or C++ experience.

Application Requirements: Submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.

Compensation: The hiring range in Vancouver is C$98,800 to C$126,400 per year based on a 40-hour work week. Actual offer may vary depending on internal equity, geographic region, skills, and experience. Benefits may include medical, financial, and other variable pay or benefits depending on the level and position.

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Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has contributed to over 325 feature films, including seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits, and has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in film history. The company continues to innovate in visual effects, VR, AR, and immersive cinema.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global entertainment and media enterprise, including Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From its beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s, Disney has grown into a world-renowned creator of stories and experiences for all ages, operating in over 40 countries with a team dedicated to delivering universally and locally cherished entertainment experiences.

This position is with ILM (Vancouver) Inc., part of Industrial Light & Magic.

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