LOS ANGELES, USA - Compositor - MID/SR - Expression of Interest

barnstormvfx; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnstorm VFX in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Nuke Compositor to join a fast-paced studio with film and episodic projects. You will integrate elements with production footage using rotoscoping, keying, painting, tracking and other compositing techniques.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in photo-real VFX, strong knowledge of Nuke, Mocha or Silhouette preferred, and excellent communication to collaborate with leads, supervisors, and clients under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working in photo-real VFX on film and/or episodic.
• 3+ years episodic experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Nuke compositing.
• Mocha and Silhouette experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication within a team.
• Understanding of feature film and television VFX pipelines.
• Ability to interpret supervisor and client notes.

Responsibilities

• Integrate elements with production footage using rotoscoping, keying, painting, tracking and other compositing techniques.
• Collaborate with leads, supervisors and artists across departments under tight deadlines.
• Deliver high-quality work and troubleshoot technical problems on shots.
• Strive for excellence in both aesthetic and technical work.
• Take direction from supervisors, leads and VFX producers to meet client vision.

Skills

3+ years VFX experience

Episodic experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpreting notes

Tools

Nuke

Mocha

Silhouette

Job description

Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists residing in Los Angeles, California and are legally eligible to work in the US.

About Barnstorm

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Los Angeles and with operations in Vancouver, Montreal, Atlanta, NYC and the UK. 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 an 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 on photo real VFX in film and/or episodic
• 3+ years episodic experience preferred
• Advance 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

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. 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.
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.