Senior Compositor - Expression of Interest

The Walt Disney Company (France); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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.

This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not an active role at this time. We anticipate this role may open in the future, but we are not currently hiring. If you wish to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may be contacted by a recruiter.

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 maintains the aesthetic integrity and technical quality of the final image delivered to the client.

We are looking for a creative individual who reflects the innovative spirit, talent, production excellence, team-oriented mentality, and passion for filmmaking that define ILM.

What You’ll Do

1. Work with the Compositing Supervisor and Visual Effects Supervisor to evaluate the creative and technical approach for assigned shots.

2. Perform all tasks associated with the compositing process, including 2D tracking, matte extraction, layering of elements, and color grading on difficult shots.

3. Maintain the overall look, color balance, and quality for assigned shots and sequences to ensure consistency.

4. Create generic looks for other artists to apply.

5. Work collaboratively with artists from other disciplines.

6. Independently provide solutions to technical and aesthetic problems with minimal guidance, handling difficult tasks under tight deadlines.

What We’re Looking For

1. At least 5 years of relevant professional VFX experience and a college diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, photography, or a related field; or at least 7 years of relevant VFX experience without the educational requirement.

2. Strong knowledge of Nuke.

3. Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and color.

4. Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

5. Strong sense of composition, color, and design.

6. Ideally, candidates have strong fine arts foundations, such as photography and photographic lighting.

7. Nice to have:

   • Ability to quickly learn new software and techniques.

   • Strong communication skills.

   • Familiarity with Linux systems.

   • Experience in look development and sequence supervision.

   • Ability to write Nuke gizmos and plugins.

   • Knowledge of Python and C++.

Application Requirements

Please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcase of your work, along with a current resume.

Join ILM

The hiring range in Vancouver is C$124,900 to C$159,900 annually, based on a 40-hour work week. Actual pay may vary depending on internal equity, geographic region, skills, experience, and other factors. Benefits such as medical and financial packages may also be offered depending on the position.