Senior Compositor - Expression of Interest

Disney Parks and Resorts; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visual effects studio in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Compositor to work on high-quality visual effects projects. The role emphasizes collaboration with creative teams and maintaining aesthetic integrity under pressure. Ideal candidates possess extensive VFX experience and proficiency in Nuke. A competitive salary range of C$124,900 to C$159,900 is offered, including comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant professional VFX experience.
• Strong photo-realism and colour judgment skills.
• Ability to handle complex tasks under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate creative and technical approach for assigned shots.
• Perform tasks associated with the compositing process.
• Maintain overall look and quality for assigned shots.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Nuke

Strong aesthetic skills in judging photo-realism and colour

Ability to work gracefully under pressure

Strong sense of composition, color, and design

Education

At least a college level diploma in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography

Tools

Nuke

Python

C++

Job description

Job Summary:

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 a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from 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 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.

JoinILM

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.


About Industrial Light & Magic:

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ILM (Vancouver) Inc. , which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic .