Lead BG Prep Artist

Jobtailor

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Vancouver, BC is seeking an experienced VFX Compositor Lead to guide show productions from kickoff to delivery. You will collaborate with the BG/Production teams, annotate for artists, and QC shots, aiming for consistent quality and workflow efficiency.

You bring 6+ years in feature film or TV, deep expertise in Nuke, Silhouette, and Mocha Pro, plus strong communication and problem solving. This role emphasizes leadership and cross-department coordination in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

6 years of feature film/TV production experience.
Expertise in Silhouette.
Expertise in Nuke.
Proficiency in Mocha Pro.
Proficiency in Shotgrid.
Basic Linux knowledge.

Responsibilities

Attend show kickoffs and establish with the Compositing Supervisor the best strategy to tackle shots.
Brief and draw clear annotations as guidelines for artists
QC submissions and advise artists on the best technical solutions
Collaborate with the BG Prep Coordinator and Production Manager to address scheduling priorities
Work closely with the BG Prep Supervisor on standardization and good practices
Work closely with the HOD on the overall department strategy
Provide feedback regarding artists working on assigned shows
Occasionally work on Roto or Paint shots and required quick fixes
Represent the Department in a calm and professional way
Collaborate with other Departments to resolve problems effectively
Manage internal crew capacity according to work complexity
Manage packaging and QC of outsource requests
Help train Artists or Coordinators within the Department
Improve communication skills to simplify processes and relationships
Suggest improvements to production workflow quality or speed

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent time management

Eye for detail and precision

Curiosity in photography & film

Responsibility & dedication

Tools

Nuke

Silhouette

Mocha Pro

Shotgrid

Linux

Job description

Attend show kickoffs and establish with the Compositing Supervisor the best strategy to tackle shots
Brief and draw clear annotations as guidelines for artists
QC submissions and advise artists on the best technical solutions
Collaborate with the BG Prep Coordinator and Production Manager to address scheduling priorities
Work closely with the BG Prep Supervisor on standardization and good practices
Work closely with the HOD on the overall department strategy
Provide feedback regarding artists working on assigned shows
Occasionally work on Roto or Paint shots and required quick fixes
Represent the Department in a calm and professional way
Collaborate with other Departments to resolve problems effectively
Manage internal crew capacity according to work complexity
Manage packaging and QC of outsource requests
Help train Artists or Coordinators within the Department
Improve communication skills to simplify processes and relationships
Suggest improvements to production workflow quality or speed

Requirements

Candidates are required to be based in British Columbia
Eligible to work in Canada
6 years of feature film/TV production experience
Expertise in Silhouette
Expertise in Nuke
Proficiency in Mocha Pro
Proficiency in Shotgrid
Basic Linux knowledge
Rotoscoping in Silhouette
Efficient Spline Breakdown and Keyframing
Matching Plate Motion Blur
2D Point & Mocha Planar Tracking
Extracting Tracking information from Matchmove Camera
Painting Frame by Frame in Silhouette
Dust bust and cosmetic touches
Retime Artifacts Painting
Procedural plate cleanup in Nukeli>Marker removals
Simple Camera, Crew, Rigs, Wire removals
Understanding of Nuke’s 3D environment
Good Communication skills
Excellent time management
Eye for detail and precision
Curiosity in Photography & Film
Understanding Color Theory
Responsibility & Dedication

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Compositing with a strong focus on Nuke, Silhouette, and Mocha Pro, while effectively managing production workflows and collaborating across departments. Proven ability to provide technical guidance, quality control, and training to artists, ensuring high standards in feature film and TV production.

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