Compositing Lead

Rodeo FX; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time contract

Remote work flexibility

Paid sick days

Winter holidays

Group Insurance

RRSP with employer contribution

Transit and lifestyle discounts

Job summary

Rodeo FX seeks a Compositing Lead to guide a team of artists across complex shots, ensuring photorealistic integration of 2D and 3D elements. You will mentor teammates, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with supervisors to meet project quality and deadlines.

You will leverage deep Nuke knowledge, work with the Production team, and help develop tools and pipelines while maintaining high standards across Montreal, Paris, or US-based productions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as Compositing Artist in the VFX industry.
• Excellent knowledge of Nuke software.
• Knowledge of Shotgun.
• Proficiency in photographic shooting including knowledge of color, lighting, perspective and composition.
• Excellent sense of prioritization and respect of deadlines.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and act as a positive role model and mentor.

Responsibilities

• Lead compositing on simple to complex shots at various stages of production.
• Answer questions and guide 2D artists within the project team.
• Resolve visual, artistic and technical issues, coordinating with other departments as needed.
• Ensure the consistency of the final composition of the elements of a visual effects shot.
• Harmonize the creative and technical aspects of each shot.
• Integrate 2D and 3D elements to produce photorealistic images meeting Rodeo's standards.
• Mentor team members and share knowledge with the Head of Department.
• Plan and assign tasks with Production, considering abilities and project timing.
• Provide feedback to artists to ensure alignment with client vision.
• Communicate status and potential delays to Production Team and Department Manager.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Prioritization

Team leadership

Mentoring

Tools

Nuke

Shotgun

Job description

Summary:The Compositing Lead will perform various complex digital image composition tasks, while supporting the 2D artists within their project team. This includes answering questions, offering guidance and helping to resolve issues in a positive and constructive manner.

Main responsibilities:

• Compositing on simple to complex shots at various stages of production including pre-comps, lineups, 2D tracking, 2D effects, keying extractions, integration and color correction;
• Resolve visual, artistic and technical issues when possible or pass on information to the appropriate department (modelling, texture, 3D lighting, etc.);
• Ensure the consistency of the final composition of the elements of a visual effects shot;
• Harmonize the creative and technical aspects of each shot;
• Integrate the 2D and 3D elements in order to produce photorealistic images that meet Rodeo's high quality standards;
• Work closely with the Compositing Supervisor and Production to find creative and technical solutions and approaches that meet project requirements and deadlines;
• Participate in the creation of tools for their speciality. Test the tools before their integration, and ensure clear and accessible documentation;
• Oversee the work of a team of artists on a show, demonstrating an expert standard of skills in the specialty and a positive, solution-driven attitude;
• In collaboration with production, plan and assign appropriate tasks to team members, taking into consideration their abilities, level and the project workflow and timing;
• Provide feedback on artist’s work to ensure it meets quality standards and corresponds with client’s artistic vision;
• Communicate promptly with the Production Team and Department Manager regarding any artist who may not have enough work. May assist in finding alternative tasks (training, R&D pipeline tools, etc);
• Mentor members of their team by providing training and sharing knowledge. Communicate any training needs for their team to the Head of Department. May participate in preparing training materials or giving group training sessions;
• Participate in mid & post mortem reviews, and annual reviews of artists by providing feedback to the Head of Department;
• Keep Production and the project team informed of the status of work, issues to be resolved, ramifications of problems encountered and recommend potential solutions;
• Ensure deadlines are met, advising the project team promptly if delays could be expected, whether by themselves or a member of their team;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of their specialty and be on the lookout for the latest technological advances in methods and approaches.

• Minimum of 3 years experience as Compositing Artist, within the VFX industry;
• Excellent knowledge of Nuke software;
• Knowledge of Shotgun;
• Proficiency in photographic shooting including knowledge of color, lighting (reflection, refraction, shadows), perspective and composition;
• Excellent sense of prioritization and respect of deadlines;
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and act as a positive role model and mentor.

• Full-time, Permanent Contract ;
• Flexible and remote work structure in all our locations ;
• 5 paid sick/personal days ;
• 2 additional statutory holidays in the winter holidays ;
• Group Insurance, access to Dialogue online support and to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ;
• RRSP with employer contribution ;
• Discounts on public transports, several spas, sports classes, art centers, cafes, furniture and several other local businesses.

Diversity, Equity and InclusionAt the company, diversity is a core value. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workplace where different perspectives are embraced. Every team member brings unique insight that strengthens our creativity, challenges our thinking, and helps us deliver better work.

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Repeatedly voted one of Montreal’s Top Employers and Employer of the Year for the 2022 Mercuriades Awards, the company is a high-end creative company offering services in visual effects, advertising, animation, and experiential.

Nominated for multiple Emmy® Awards for its work on the series Stranger Things season 4, The Witcher season 2, and The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power season 1, the independent, Oscar®-winning company boasts close to 900 artists crafting from studios in Montreal, Québec City, Toronto, Los Angeles and Paris.

the company is a creative partner to the world’s best storytellers including Netflix, HBO, Disney, Marvel, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros., and Sony, and has collaborated on ads for YouTube, NBC, and Apple. Current projects include Blue Beetle, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon. Recently released projects include John Wick: Chapter 4, Black Adam, Disney's The Little Mermaid, and Love, Death and Robots Volume 3, for which the company won a 2023 VES award.

Work arrangements:As a company founded and led by an artist, it is creativity above all that guides us. Our mission is to provide our talents with the freedom and resources they need to deliver quality work and thrive in a stimulating, caring environment. This is why we offer a flexible work structure in all our locations.