VAN - Compositing Supervisor

Barnstormvfx; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnstorm VFX is seeking an experienced Compositing Supervisor based in Canada to oversee teams across episodic and feature projects. You will shape creative direction, supervise shot creation and collaborate with Directors and Clients to deliver top-tier VFX.

The role requires strong Nuke skills and leadership, with on-site/hybrid work options in alignment with production needs. We offer health benefits, retirement planning and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a VFX studio environment.
• Expert with Nuke/NukeX, Mocha Pro, Photoshop and After Effects.
• Strong leadership and creative direction in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of compositors across one or more projects and supervise shot creation.
• Collaborate with VFX Supervisor, Producers and Coordinators to implement client vision.
• Participate in technical and creative calls with directors and clients.
• Assign tasks across departments and meet tight deadlines.
• Provide clear feedback to maintain quality and consistency on large sequences.
• Ensure QC and delivery of high-quality work; troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Maintain excellence in aesthetics and technical solutions.
• Take direction from Supervisors to execute the client’s vision.

Skills

Leadership

Nuke compositing

Creative direction

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Nuke/NukeX

Mocha Pro

Photoshop

After Effects

Job description

About Barnstorm

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles and operations in Vancouver, Montreal, and NYC. We provide photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of episodic and select sequences in feature films. We pride ourselves in our artists' talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects.

Who You Are

You are an experienced Compositing Supervisor ready to jump into an exciting studio environment with a wide variety of projects. You have demonstrated experience supervising teams in a VFX production pipeline but are comfortable working on the box when needed. You are able to work with a producer to bid shots and the ability to design workflows and estimate artist time and tasks from script, concept and/or video references. You have a strong creative vision and want to contribute those skills to a growing team and company. The ideal candidate has proven experience in supervising artists on both episodic and feature projects, exceptional Nuke compositing skills, and is passionate about delivering high quality work and pushing their creative boundaries.

What You'll Do

• Lead a team of compositors across one or more projects, providing strong creative and technical direction, and supervising shot creation and finishing.
• Efficiently collaborate with the VFX Supervisor, VFX Producers, Coordinators, to implement and execute clients' vision to the highest standards.
• Participate in technical and creative calls with directors and clients.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments to assign tasks under tight deadlines and fast turnaround times.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback when reviewing shots, maintaining quality and consistency in large sequences being worked on by multiple artists.
• Ensure quality control and compositing teams' delivery of high quality work.
• troubleshoot technical problems on assigned shots.
• Strive for excellence in terms of aesthetic and technical work.
• Take direction from Compositing Supervisors, Leads and VFX Producers to execute clients' vision to the highest standards.

What You Bring

• 7+ years working in a VFX studio environment
• Expert level knowledge in the following software: Nuke/NukeX, Mocha Pro, Photoshop. After Effects, CG and additional software packages are a plus.
• Strong artistic aptitude for shot composition, design, element creation, and/or look development for sequences, as well as the ability to create templates for other artists to use.
• Extreme creativity in finding solutions to client notes and production challenges.
• Strong ability to stay calm and positive in high pressure environments.
• Experience with Shotgrid management software a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a VFX production environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability, problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A thorough understanding of both feature film and television VFX production pipelines
• An ability to interpret supervisor and client notes and translate them for Leads and artists under your direction

About This Role

This role is open to Canadian based talent . Candidates must be legally authorized to work in their country of residence and be willing to work on-site/hybrid as required by production and studio location.

Benefit plans are dependent on the local plan offering and employment status but all US and Canada plans include a comprehensive health insurance plan, retirement savings, and paid time off.

Barnstorm VFX is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team that provides a meaningful work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Indigenous people, people of color, people of all genders or non-genders, and people with disabilities of all types are encouraged to apply. We thank everyone for their interest and application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.