Senior Compositor

Disney; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Compositor to join their creative team. This exciting role involves combining live action with computer-generated elements to create stunning visual effects. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in VFX, particularly with Nuke, and possess an eye for detail in composition and color. You will collaborate with talented artists, tackle complex challenges, and contribute significantly to high-quality projects. If you are passionate about filmmaking and thrive under pressure, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of VFX experience or 7+ years without formal education.
• Strong knowledge of Nuke and aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate creative and technical approaches for assigned shots.
• Perform compositing tasks including tracking, matte extraction, and color grading.

Skills

VFX Experience

Aesthetic Skills

Color Grading

2D Tracking

Matte Extraction

Nuke

Composition Skills

Problem Solving

Photography Skills

Education

College Level 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
• 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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