Junior Compositing Artist: Grow in Nuke, Python & VFX

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 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.