Senior Compositor

The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Compositor to join their innovative team. This role involves combining live action with computer-generated elements to create stunning visual effects. With a focus on maintaining aesthetic integrity and technical quality, you'll collaborate with talented artists to deliver high-quality work under pressure. If you have a strong foundation in fine arts and a passion for filmmaking, this is your opportunity to shine in a dynamic environment that values creativity and excellence. Join a team where your skills will make a significant impact on visually captivating projects.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 5 Jahre relevante VFX-Erfahrung oder 7 Jahre ohne Ausbildung.
• Starke Kenntnisse in Nuke und ästhetischen Fähigkeiten.

Responsibilities

• Zusammenarbeit mit VFX-Supervisor zur Bewertung kreativer Ansätze.
• Durchführung aller Aufgaben im Compositing-Prozess, einschließlich 2D-Tracking.

Skills

VFX Erfahrung

Nuke

Foto-Realismus

Komposition

Farbgestaltung

Druckresistenz

Education

Diplom in Computer Graphics

Diplom in Fine Arts

Diplom in Design

Diplom in Fotografie

Tools

Linux

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 Senior Compositor ultimately maintains 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

• Work with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigned shots
• Perform all tasks associated with the compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and color grading on difficult shots
• Maintain the overall look, color balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to create uniformity in all finished work
• Create generic looks for other artists to apply
• Work collaboratively with artists from other disciplines
• Independently provide solutions to technical and aesthetic problems with minimal direction, and can handle the most difficult tasks under intense time pressure

What We’re Looking For

• At least 5 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 7 years relevant professional VFX experience in lieu of education
• Strong knowledge of Nuke
• Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and colour
• Ability to work gracefully under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong sense of composition, color and design
• Ideal candidate has strong fine arts foundation skills, such as photography and photographic lighting
• Nice to have:
• Can quickly learn new software and techniques
• Familiarity with using Linux systems
• Previous experience in look development and sequence supervision is ideal
• Ability to write Nuke gizmos and/or plugins
• Python and/or C+

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

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