Lead Visual Effects Compositor — Onsite in New Orleans

Swaybox Studios; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative visual storytelling studio in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Lead Compositor to guide VFX integration and support a talented team. You'll collaborate closely with artists to ensure visual consistency across complex shots in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will possess strong compositing skills, extensive proficiency in Nuke, and the ability to mentor junior artists. This position also emphasizes innovative problem-solving and high-quality artistic output. Join the team to help shape a groundbreaking project.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of high-end compositing experience in live-action film or episodics.
• Experience leading shots or mentoring within a compositing team.
• Strong integration of live-action and CG elements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the compositing of complex shots with seamless integration.
• Support the Compositing Supervisor and guide artists.
• Solve complex compositing challenges and set best practices.

Skills

On-the-box compositing skills

Mentoring compositors

Nuke proficiency

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Nuke

Python scripting

Unreal Engine

Job description

A creative visual storytelling studio in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Lead Compositor to guide VFX integration and support a talented team. You'll collaborate closely with artists to ensure visual consistency across complex shots in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will possess strong compositing skills, extensive proficiency in Nuke, and the ability to mentor junior artists. This position also emphasizes innovative problem-solving and high-quality artistic output. Join the team to help shape a groundbreaking project.