Freelance: Nuke - Los Angeles

Framestore VR Studio; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Part time

Job summary

Framestore VR Studio in Los Angeles seeks a freelance compositor with strong Nuke skills to contribute to commercials, TV, and film projects. A solid reel, eye for color and lighting, and ability to collaborate with clients are essential.

You must be self-motivated, organized, and able to multi-task while delivering high-quality work. Applicants should have US work authorization; remote work is not specified, typical freelance engagement.

Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of Nuke with 1+ year production experience.
• A solid reel showing a wide range of shots and a creative eye.
• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and collaborative work ethic.
• Strong eye for detail, color and lighting.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve.
• Eagerness to learn and self-motivation for professional development.
• Experience in working with clients to realize their vision.
• Understanding of color space principles.
• Photoshop and Linux experience.
• Must have US work authorization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Client collaboration

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Multitasking

Learning mindset

Tools

Nuke

Photoshop

Linux

Hiero

Shotgun

After Effects

Final Cut

Flame

Job description

Our freelance opportunities will always be live on the website and we will get in touch with people who have submitted their details as and when opportunities arise. There is no need to apply here more than once - once you're in then you're in and you will be on our radar! In fact, the people who submit here will be our first point of call when we're looking.

Requirements

• Excellent working knowledge of and at least 1 year production experience with Nuke in commercials, TV, and/or film projects
• A solid reel showing a wide range of shots and a creative eye
• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and collaborative work ethic
• A strong eye for detail, composition, color and lighting
• The ability to multitask, prioritize and problem solve
• Eagerness to learn and self-motivated in pursuit of own professional development
• Proven ability in working with clients in order to create their vision
• An understanding of color space principles
• Photoshop and Linux experience
• Must have US work authorization

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of practical lighting for photography
• A working knowledge of the overall VFX pipeline
• Programming and coding experience and knowledge
• Experience with Hiero, Shotgun, After effects, Final Cut, Flame is an advantage
• Compositing experience in a commercial environment is desirable

California Employees Pay Range:

Juniors (<1 year - 3 years experience): $25 - $35 per hour

Mids (4 - 6 years experience): $400 - $550 per day
Seniors (6+ years of experience): $600 - $900 per day

The posted range describes the minimum to maximum range for this job description in the state of California. The range is posted in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. The range for this same position may be lower or higher in markets outside of California. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.