VANCOUVER, BC - Compositor - MID/SR - Expression of Interest

BarnstormVFX; Vancouver; Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

A visual effects studio in Metro Vancouver is seeking an experienced Nuke Compositor to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in photo-real VFX, expertise in Nuke, and strong problem-solving skills. This hybrid role offers comprehensive health benefits and emphasizes a diverse and inclusive work environment. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working in photo-real VFX in film and/or episodic.
• 3+ years episodic experience preferred.
• Thorough understanding of VFX production pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Effectively integrate elements with production footage.
• Collaborate with other departments under tight deadlines.
• Troubleshoot technical problems on assigned shots.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Nuke

3+ years working in photo-real VFX

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work well within a team

Tools

Mocha

Silhouette

Job description

Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists residing in British Columbia, Canada and are legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please only apply once to the best suited job by your current residency location.

About Barnstorm

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES‑nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles and operating 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 Nuke Compositor ready to jump into an exciting studio environment with a wide variety of projects. You have advanced knowledge of Nuke compositing techniques and a firm photographic grasp of light, depth of field, distortion, and motion blur. You have a strong creative vision and want to contribute those skills to a growing team and company. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of Nuke compositing, experience in a fast‑paced studio environment, and is passionate about delivering high‑quality work and pushing their creative boundaries.

What You’ll Do

• Effectively and seamlessly integrate elements with production footage, using rotoscoping, keying, painting, tracking, and other compositing techniques
• Along with Leads, Supervisors, and other artists, collaborate with other departments to complete assigned tasks under tight deadlines and fast turnaround times.
• Deliver consistently high‑quality work and 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

• 3+ years working in photo‑real VFX in film and/or episodic
• 3+ years episodic experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Nuke
• Mocha, Silhouette, experience preferred
• An ability to work well within a team, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong 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

About This Role

Pay Range

The posted pay range is aligned with what we believe is fair pay at the time of posting this role. An applicant’s relevant education, experience, skills and qualifications, location and currency may all be considered when deciding pay position within the range. Pay ranges may change.

This is a hybrid based role.

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.

Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists legally eligible to work in Canada. (eg. Citizen or PR)