Senior Compositor

The Walt Disney Company (France); Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Compositor. The role involves combining live action with computer-generated elements and ensuring aesthetic integrity. Candidates must have strong VFX experience, ideally with expertise in Nuke. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from C$124,900 to C$159,900 annually and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience.
• Strong sense of composition, color, and design.
• Ability to judge photo-realism and color.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Compositing Supervisor on creative and technical approaches.
• Perform all tasks associated with the compositing process.
• Maintain the overall look and quality for assigned shots.

Skills

VFX experience

Strong knowledge of Nuke

Strong aesthetic skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

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
  • 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.