Senior Compositor

Disneyland Hong Kong; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects studio is seeking a Senior Compositor to maintain aesthetic integrity and technical quality. This hybrid role involves working onsite 2-3 days a week. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of VFX experience, strong knowledge of Nuke, and the ability to work under pressure. A demo reel and current resume are required for application. The hiring range in Vancouver is C$124,900.00 to C$159,900.00 per year.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional VFX experience or 7 years in lieu of education.
• Strong knowledge of Nuke.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervisors to evaluate creative and technical approaches.
• Perform all tasks associated with the compositing process.
• Maintain quality for assigned shots.

Skills

VFX experience

Strong knowledge of Nuke

Aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism

Ability to work under pressure

Fine arts foundation skills

Strong communication skills

Education

College diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography

Tools

Nuke

Linux systems

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
  • Strong communication skills
  • 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.

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$124,900.00 to C$159,900.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.