Senior Compositor - Film & Television

Placements24; Kimberley; Ibrido; CAD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fully remote

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and training

Software access and tools

Collaborative remote culture

Project exposure to acclaimed works

Descrizione del lavoro

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Compositor for a prestigious visual effects studio operating on a fully remote basis. This role demands expertise in integrating live-action, CGI, and matte paintings to deliver shots that meet top industry standards, with mentorship for junior artists in a remote setting.

The position emphasizes a remote-first culture, collaboration with VFX teams, and ongoing development of compositing techniques to enhance efficiency and artistic results.

Competenze

• 7+ years professional experience as a compositor.
• Expert proficiency in Nuke and node workflows.
• Strong knowledge of color science, perspective, and lighting.
• Experience with matte painting integration, rotoscoping, keying, and tracking.
• Knowledge of CGI integration and render passes.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, TCL) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote collaboration skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines in a remote setting.

Mansioni

• Execute high-quality compositing for feature films and television, integrating multiple visual elements.
• Collaborate with VFX Supervisors and Compositing Leads to achieve the desired look.
• Manipulate and enhance plates with color correction, rotoscoping, matte extraction, and CGI integration.
• Maintain color, lighting, and perspective consistency across shots.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in workflows.
• Ensure work meets defined quality standards and deadlines.
• Collaborate with editorial, lighting, and matchmove teams.
• Stay updated on new techniques, software, and industry trends.
• Provide guidance to junior compositors in a remote setting.
• Develop and refine techniques to improve efficiency and artistic results.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Remote collaboration

Communication

Time management

Formazione

Strumenti

Nuke

Python scripting

2D/3D compositing

Matte painting integration

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct is seeking an accomplished Senior Compositor for a prestigious visual effects studio that operates on a fully remote basis. This role is ideal for an artist who excels in creating seamless and believable visual illnesses within film and television productions. As a Senior Compositor, you will be responsible for integrating multiple layers of imagery, including live-action footage, CGI, and matte paintings, to produce final shots that meet the highest industry standards. Our client is dedicated to a remote-first culture, offering a flexible and collaborative environment where talent can thrive globally. If you have a keen eye for detail, a mastery of compositing software, and a passion for visual storytelling, this fully remote position offers an exceptional career opportunity. We are committed to providing a supportive remote workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality compositing for feature films and television series, seamlessly integrating various visual elements.
• Work closely with VFX Supervisors and Compositing Leads to achieve the desired creative and technical look for shots.
• Manipulate and enhance plates, including color correction, rotoscoping, matte extraction, and integration of CGI and other elements.
• Maintain consistency in color, lighting, and perspective across composite shots.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to compositing workflows.
• Ensure that all work meets the defined quality standards and project deadlines.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments, including editorial, lighting, and matchmove.
• Stay updated on the latest compositing techniques, software, and industry trends.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior compositors in a remote setting.
• Develop and refine compositing techniques to improve efficiency and artistic results.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio showcasing extensive experience in feature film and/or television compositing.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience as a Compositor.
• Expert proficiency in Nuke, with a deep understanding of its nodes and workflows.
• Solid understanding of 2D and 3D compositing principles, including color science, perspective, and lighting.
• Experience with matte painting integration, rotoscoping, keying, and tracking.
• Knowledge of CGI integration and render passes.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, TCL) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet strict deadlines in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering global flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• Access to industry-leading compositing software and technology.
• Collaborative and supportive remote work culture.
• Participation in visually stunning and critically acclaimed projects.