Junior and Mid Compositing Artists

FOLKS; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FOLKS is seeking Compositors at Junior and Mid-Level to join the Compositing team. You will deliver final composite images through CG integration, keying, colour grading, and image delivery, working closely with Lighting, FX, DMP, Roto & Prep, and Production across multiple locations to bring shots to final quality on schedule.

Responsibilities include integrating CG characters and 2D elements, pulling keys, despill, color grading, self-QC, and troubleshooting pipeline issues.

Qualifications

• Junior: foundational knowledge of CG integration, keying, and colour grading; familiarity with Nuke and Mocha.
• Mid-Level: proven compositing experience in VFX production; solid proficiency in Nuke and Mocha; basic Python scripting; ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Integrate CG characters, FX elements, and 2D elements into plate photography.
• Pull keys, despill, and perform edge work for bluescreen/greenscreen shots.
• Apply colour correction and grading to match plate lighting and continuity.
• Self-QC your work for edge quality, stable mattes, grain, and frame-to-frame continuity before submitting.
• Troubleshoot common comp and pipeline issues, escalating to Pipeline/TDs when needed.
• Present work in dailies and respond to supervisor feedback.

Skills

CG integration

Keying

Colour grading

Nuke

Mocha

Python scripting

Tools

Nuke

Mocha

Python scripting

Job description

FOLKS is hiring Compositors at both Junior and Mid-Level to join our Compositing team. In this role, you'll deliver final composite images through CG integration, keying, colour grading, and image delivery — working closely with Lighting, FX, DMP, Roto & Prep, and Production across multiple locations to bring shots to final quality on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Integrate CG characters, FX elements, and 2D elements into plate photography
• Pull keys, despill, and perform edge work for bluescreen/greenscreen shots
• Apply colour correction and grading to match plate lighting and continuity
• Self-QC your work for edge quality, stable mattes, grain, and frame-to-frame continuity before submitting
• Troubleshoot common comp and pipeline issues, escalating to Pipeline/TDs when needed
• Present work in dailies and respond to supervisor feedback
• Mid-Level: work independently on moderately complex shots, tech check others' work, troubleshoot Nuke scripts and render performance, and script in Python to streamline repetitive tasks
• Mid-Level: provide guidance and technical support to junior artists

Requirements

• Junior: foundational knowledge of CG integration, keying, and colour grading; familiarity with Nuke and Mocha; strong attention to detail and eagerness to learn
• Mid-Level: proven compositing experience in VFX production; solid proficiency in Nuke and Mocha; basic Python scripting; ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines
• Both: strong communication skills, comfort working across time zones, and (a plus) experience with RV or similar playback tools