2D Nuke Compositing Artist

1 Month ago • All levels • 2D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Guru Studio, a leader in animated storytelling for over twenty years, is seeking a talented 2D Nuke Compositing Artist for an animated feature film. The role involves creating clean and efficient compositions, integrating digital effects, highlights, and tones within the pipeline. Responsibilities include collaborating with FX artists, setting up shots, managing renders, integrating animation and environment elements, developing workflow streamlining tools, and interpreting creative vision. The artist will also add textures, use color and vignette techniques, maintain quality and schedules, communicate with leads, and contribute to workflow improvements. Experience with node-based compositing, camera lenses, Nuke's 3D environment, projections, and ReLight techniques is required, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Familiarity with 2D animation pipelines and ShotGrid is a plus.
Must have:
  • Proficiency with NUKE
  • Knowledge of camera lenses and focus
  • Understanding of Nuke's 3D environment
  • Experience with multiple 2D render layers
  • Familiarity with node-based compositing
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Artistic skills
  • Knowledge of Fusion
  • 2D animation production pipelines
  • Familiarity with ShotGrid

Job Details

Guru Studio is a creative-driven entertainment company and an industry leader in animated storytelling. For over twenty years, our studio has brought to life some of the most recognizable and beloved children’s properties in the world.


We’re always looking for passionate and committed talent, so come join our dynamic and growing team!


We're crewing up on Julián, a new animated feature film from five time Oscar nominated studio Cartoon Saloon (WolfWalkers, The Breadwinner, Song of the Sea, The Secret of Kells and Late Afternoon). The 2D film marks the feature directorial debut of Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Louise Bagnall (Late Afternoon), with the title based on the graphic novel "Julián is a Mermaid" by Jessica Love.


Julián is the second collaboration between Guru Studio, Cartoon Saloon and Aircraft Pictures, following the 2018 Oscar-nominated film, The Breadwinner.


We’re looking for a visionary and talented 2D Nuke Compositing Artist to help us bring this inspired story to life!


Responsibilities:

  • Create clean, efficient, and logically structured compositions that are easy to adjust.
  • Composite digital FX, highlights, and tones within the existing compositing pipeline.
  • Collaborate with FX artists and supervisors to maintain high-quality, consistent results.
  • Set up shots and manage renders technically.
  • Integrate and render ToonBoom Harmony animation and FX, Photoshop environments, and Moho elements to produce final shots.
  • Develop macros and gizmos to streamline repetitive tasks and improve workflows.
  • Interpret the Art Director’s creative vision and ensure it aligns with the show’s visual style.
  • Add texture layers to animation.
  • Use color and vignette techniques to highlight subjects or actions in each shot.
  • Maintain quality, style, and production schedules across all shots.
  • Communicate regularly with leads and supervisors, and meet production deadlines.
  • Contribute to workflow improvements, identify potential issues, and assist with solutions.
  • Layer scenes, add camera moves, masks, filters, and other effects as required.
  • Archive relevant compositing material for potential future reuse.
  • Perform additional duties in early compositing and scene preparation as needed.


Qualifications:

  • Strong artistic skills are an asset; proficiency with NUKE is required.
  • Knowledge of camera lenses and focus techniques to create depth and scale.
  • Understanding of Nuke’s 3D environment, projections, and ReLight techniques.
  • Experience compositing with multiple 2D render layers and elements.
  • Familiarity with node-based compositing systems like Fusion or Nuke.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a creative approach to technical challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills; collaborates effectively and shares information with teammates.
  • Knowledge of 2D animation production pipelines is a plus
  • Familiarity with ShotGrid for managing tasks and deadlines


Why Join Guru?

  • We create a collaborative and creatively fulfilling work environment by promoting courage, purpose, inspiration, integrity, transparency, and empowerment as our core values
  • We take great pride in our work and we always ensure it reflects a high standard of quality and creativity
  • We encourage individuals to grow with us by offering learning opportunities that encourage skill development and growth
  • We are proud to support philanthropic initiatives that support our local and global community through our charity committee Guru Gives
  • We offer health and wellness support through an extensive benefits plan and extended mental health services and initiatives
  • We allow the flexibility to work remotely while making our downtown studio available for in-person team building and collaboration


Guru is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that celebrates the diversity of its employees. We are dedicated to employment equity and welcome applications from people from all Indigenous groups, races, religions, genders and people with disabilities.

  

We are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience during our recruitment process and are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible ‎environment where candidates and ‎employees feel valued and respected. Guru strives to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process as all other candidates. If you have a disability, you may request ‎to be accommodated at any time. Guru will work with all candidates to ‎‎accommodate individual accessibility needs to the point of undue hardship. 


Guru Studio would like to thank all applicants for your interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.


Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  Guru Studio is an equal opportunity employer.  


Please note this is a remote position

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