Postvis Artist

Halon Entertainment; Glendale (CA); Remote; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Halon Entertainment is seeking talented Postvis Artists to compose in After Effects with a solid sense of composition and cinematography. This is a remote-work opportunity, requiring strong storytelling and collaboration with a fast-paced team.

Candidates should have 3+ years in compositing, proficiency in Maya, After Effects, and Photoshop, with Unreal Engine a plus. Experience with Nuke, Syntheyes, PFTrack, or Boujou is beneficial for tracking and integration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in compositing with After Effects
• Strong storytelling and cinematography instincts
• Experience with Maya, After Effects, and Photoshop
• Unreal Engine experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Composite and track shots integrating live-action and CG elements
• Generate renders for approval and maintain shot continuity
• Blending and compositing for scenes with camera movements
• Collaborate with team to meet project deadlines
• Communicate effectively and incorporate feedback

Skills

After Effects

Maya

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

3D Tracking

Nuke

Syntheyes

PFTrack

Boujou

Animation

Compositing

Camera movement

Education

Experience in postvis and compositing

Tools

Nuke

PFTrack

Boujou

Syntheyes

Job description

Halon Entertainment is the premier visualization company with credits on some of Hollywood’s most celebrated films. We are seeking talented and enthusiastic Postvis Artists that have experience compositing in After Effects and a solid understanding of composition, cinematography, and animation. This is a remote-work opportunity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strong storytelling skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Experience in Maya, After Effects and Photoshop a must. Unreal Engine a plus
• Animation skill, requiring an understanding of mechanical movement, realistic physics, action staging and cinematography
• Generate renders for approval
• Ensure shot continuity is maintained
• Blending and compositing all elements for scenes, creating camera movement, and scene manipulation through camera movements
• Composite and track shots to integrate all the layers, including live-action and computer-generated elements
• Knowledge of practAf
• 3+ years experience compositing in After Effects, experience in Nuke is a plus
• Generalist level skills in animation, lighting, etc.
• 3D Tracking using Syntheyes (PFTrack or Boujou a plus)
• Fundamental understanding of composition, cameras, film language, and editing
• A strong team player who takes direction and constructive feedback well
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
• Experience with Unreal engine a plus

Salary Range

• $30 - $40 per hour

Note

The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individual with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.